Requires cable television, direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in advertised price to consumers.
This bill requires cable TV (CATV), satellite, and streaming service companies in New Jersey to advertise the complete total price consumers will pay for service - including mandatory fees like programming, equipment rentals, and regional sports network charges - rather than just a base price. Companies must include all applicable fees per TV set (e.g., set-top box rentals) in their advertised price, though they may exclude federal/state taxes that must be itemized separately. They must also clearly state that additional taxes or fees may apply. Violations are treated as consumer fraud under New Jersey law, with penalties up to $20,000 per offense. The bill directly affects service providers advertising prices to New Jersey consumers.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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Jim Beach
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