S 579 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes independent State Office of Consumer.

This bill establishes a new independent State Office of the Consumer within New Jersey's Legislative Branch. The office will directly assess the accessibility and responsiveness of local government offices, school districts, state agencies, and regulated health insurance companies by conducting random phone calls and website evaluations. It requires the director to submit monthly reports to the governor and legislature detailing findings on call wait times, website usability, and ease of finding information. The director, appointed by legislative leaders, serves a six-year term and oversees these assessments to ensure public offices remain user-friendly and accessible.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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