Invalidates consumer contracts which require a waiver of right to file a consumer complaint.
This bill invalidates any consumer contract term requiring a waiver of the right to file complaints with law enforcement, state agencies, or other entities. It specifically targets clauses in contracts (including arbitration agreements) that force consumers to surrender rights under New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act, Used Car Lemon Law, or other consumer protection laws. Such waiver provisions are declared null and void, and contracts cannot claim these terms are unenforceable without specifying which parts apply in New Jersey. The law applies immediately to all consumer contracts in the state.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Jim Beach
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