S 613 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Revises "Franchise Practices Act."

This bill revises New Jersey's Franchise Practices Act to strengthen protections for franchisees operating in the state. It requires franchisors to provide 60 days' written notice before terminating a franchise (with limited exceptions like criminal convictions), prohibits terminations without "good cause," and bans unreasonable performance standards or restrictions on franchisee ownership changes. The law also adds a new requirement that franchisors report annually on how advertising funds collected from franchisees are used. These changes apply to franchises with a physical location in New Jersey, including most retail and motor vehicle franchises, and are pending Senate Commerce Committee review.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action 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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