l9n/ New Jersey

Committees · 2012–2013 Session

Commerce

A Senate committee, in every session since the 2000–2001 session.

Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003 · 2000–2001

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2012–2013 Session.

  • Bills sent323

    8% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out23%

    74 of 323; 3 moved on without a report, 246 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee128 days

    most between 28 and 249 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027470 bills

    reported 11% · typically 62 days, most 30–144 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2024–2025483 bills

    reported 19% · typically 137 days, most 27–259 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2022–2023403 bills

    reported 26% · typically 109 days, most 42–203 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2020–2021373 bills

    reported 29% · typically 77 days, most 17–241 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2018–2019408 bills

    reported 32% · typically 116 days, most 21–273 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2016–2017369 bills

    reported 25% · typically 210 days, most 94–396 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2014–2015346 bills

    reported 26% · typically 115 days, most 55–224 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2012–2013323 bills

    reported 23% · typically 128 days, most 28–249 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2010–2011337 bills

    reported 15% · typically 140 days, most 42–268 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2008–2009344 bills

    reported 28% · typically 121 days, most 31–269 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2006–2007273 bills

    reported 23% · typically 165 days, most 48–290 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2004–2005250 bills

    reported 35% · typically 105 days, most 32–172 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2002–2003286 bills

    reported 27% · typically 84 days, most 35–199 · 0 amendments · 8 members

  • 2000–2001304 bills

    reported 43% · typically 91 days, most 28–182 · 0 amendments · 5 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2012–2013 Session, newest first.

323 bills

  • Senate Bill 3120 · Stipulates that retail motor fuel dealers shall not be responsible for certain fees associated with credit, debit and rewards cards.

    Sent January 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 756 · Limits forum of consumer contract disputes to New Jersey.

    Sent December 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2941 · Establishes Consumer Finance Advisory Board; abolishes certain advisory boards in DOBI.

    Sent December 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3477 · Revises the definition of "responsible charge" as it pertains to licensed professional engineers and land surveyors.

    Sent December 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3802 · Enacts the "Reader Privacy Act."

    Sent December 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3838 · Allows corporations to indemnify corporate agents without approval from board of directors.

    Sent December 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3839 · Clarifies that corporation may adopt "force the vote" provision in plan of merger or consolidation; allows directors to amend plan of merger or consolidation prior to effectiveness of plan.

    Sent December 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4336 · Enacts "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act."

    Sent December 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3091 · Establishes Behavioral Health Insurance Claims Advocacy Program.

    Sent December 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3106 · Prohibits escrow agent evaluation services from charging escrow agents fees.

    Sent December 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3083 · Modifies certain fees charged by, and requirements imposed on, check casher licensees.

    Sent December 5, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3085 · Revises law concerning the rights and responsibilities of motor vehicle franchisees and franchisors.

    Sent December 5, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3088 · Extends time in which DOBI may waive limit of liability exposure for mortgage guaranty insurance companies.

    Sent December 5, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3058 · Permits real estate licensees to prepare broker price opinions and comparative market analyses.

    Sent November 18, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 3034 · Modernizes business filing statutes to include entity conversion and domestication.

    Sent November 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3035 · Exempts persons practicing certain techniques from the provisions of the "Massage and Bodywork Therapist Licensing Act."

    Sent November 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3018 · Prohibits advertising of certain products to minors on websites; requires website operators to allow minors to delete posts.

    Sent November 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3021 · Regulates certain activities of religious corporations operating cemeteries.

    Sent November 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3007 · Requires dealers of used motor vehicles to provide consumers with certain written notifications.

    Sent October 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3008 · Provides certain issuers of securities with exemption from registration.

    Sent October 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

303 more
  • Senate Bill 2998 · Requires certification of persons installing medical gas piping in dental offices, dental clinics, and animal or veterinary facilities.

    Sent September 30, 2013 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2999 · Revises licensing provisions for orthotists and prosthetists and assistants.

    Sent September 30, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3003 · Restricts coverage of opioid drugs under workers' compensation system and personal injury protection coverage under automobile insurance.

    Sent September 30, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2948 · Revises "Contractors Registration Act" to include water remediation services.

    Sent September 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2951 · Requires insurers writing homeowners insurance policies in the State to offer certain coverage for heating oil tanks.

    Sent September 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2960 · Requires pawnbrokers to file transaction reports online.

    Sent September 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2934 · Permits minors to engage in certain construction work for nonprofit organizations.

    Sent August 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2940 · Establishes drug disposal program in Division of Consumer Affairs.

    Sent August 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2915 · Requires veterinarians to provide written prescriptions and certain notifications.

    Sent July 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2919 · Establishes a limited license for threading within the practice of cosmetology and hairstyling.

    Sent July 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2923 · Revises statutes regarding practice of physical therapy.

    Sent July 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2924 · Establishes electronic reporting system for purchasers of precious metals or jewelry.

    Sent July 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 757 · Regulates individuals engaged in the facilitation of like-kind exchanges of property pursuant to Section 1031 of the United States Tax Code.

    Sent June 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2891 · Requires notice prior to lapse of life insurance policy due to nonpayment of premium.

    Sent June 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2893 · Makes revisions to the "Contractors' Registration Act."

    Sent June 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3394 · Authorizes professional and occupational boards to recognize continuing education approval entities.

    Sent June 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4006 · Clarifies that electronic funds transfers are included within the scope of the statute concerning issuing or passing bad checks.

    Sent June 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2867 · Expands infertility coverage under certain health insurance plans.

    Sent June 17, 2013 · Reported out after 143 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2880 · Regulates certain practices of pharmacy benefits management companies.

    Sent June 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2856 · Allows distributor, refiner, wholesaler, or supplier to discriminate in tank wagon price of branded motor fuel in certain circumstances.*

    Sent June 13, 2013 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2836 · Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.

    Sent June 3, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2841 · Prohibits gender based rating of certain long-term care insurance policies.

    Sent June 3, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2805 · Allows New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy to accept alternative proof of education for licensure of current practitioners.

    Sent May 30, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2715 · Allows certain materials to be included in corporation's proxy solicitation materials.

    Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3023 · Requires continuing education for licensed practicing psychologists.

    Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3549 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to maintain database concerning retail motor fuel dealers.*

    Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2768 · Prohibits mortgage loan discrimination based on familial status.

    Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2770 · Provides certain homestead exemption in medical malpractice judgments; prohibits insurers from raising medical malpractice liability insurance premiums under certain circumstances.

    Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2791 · Establishes additional standards regulating the conduct of licensed public adjusters.

    Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2752 · Requires certain health benefits coverage for diagnosing and treating autism and other developmental disabilities.

    Sent May 13, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2753 · Clarifies that electronic funds transfers are included within the scope of the statute concerning issuing or passing bad checks.

    Sent May 13, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1750 · Revises law concerning alarm business licensees.*

    Sent May 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2204 · Includes reverse rate evasion as form of insurance fraud and provides for civil and criminal penalties.

    Sent May 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2419 · Provides for certain psychologists to prescribe medications.

    Sent May 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2512 · Prohibits notaries public from falsely representing themselvesas attorneys in advertisments.*

    Sent May 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3878 · Requires Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to establish public awareness campaign about new federally required health insurance exchange.

    Sent May 9, 2013 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2727 · Establishes "Study Commission on E-Licensing."

    Sent April 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2731 · Requires building materials dealer to provide uniquely identified delivery ticket to consumer.

    Sent April 29, 2013 · Reported out after 227 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2712 · Allows consumers to return vehicles for full repayment under the lemon law.

    Sent April 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1545 · Revises law concerning certain professional and occupational licenses.

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 168 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2061 · Directs Board of Nursing to encourage nursing schools to give academic credit to students for training received in US military as corpsmen and medics.

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 206 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3005 · Requires debt collectors, in certain circumstances, to cease debt collections against certain victims of identity theft.

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3052 · The "Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act"; places certain requirements on issuance of mortgage pay-off letters; provides additional process for discharging mortgages of record.

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3053 · Provides procedure to cancel mortgage of record by affidavit of entitled person under certain conditions.

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2658 · Revises the "Contractors' Registration Act."

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2660 · Expands membership of Credit Union Advisory Council; requires at least two members to be members of federally chartered credit unions and at least four members to be members of State chartered credit unions.*

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2672 · Eliminates mortgage guaranty insurance coverage cap of 25% of outstanding balance of insured loan.

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2673 · Requires Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to establish public awareness campaign about new federally required health insurance exchange.

    Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2624 · "Certificates of Insurance Act."

    Sent March 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3061 · Exempts certain persons from HVACR licensing requirement; clarifies definition of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.*

    Sent February 26, 2013 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2609 · Concerns interest rate chargeable by licensed pawnbrokers on certain transactions.

    Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 254 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2058 · Requires certain purchasers of precious metals and jewelry to maintain certain records; grandfathers certain municipal ordinances regarding sales of used and secondhand jewelry.*

    Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2576 · Exempts certain persons from HVACR licensing requirement; clarifies definition of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

    Sent February 21, 2013 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2578 · "Common Interest Community Manager Licensing Act."

    Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2550 · Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from imposing certain surcharges on consumers.

    Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2551 · Permits real estate licensees to prepare broker price opinions and comparative market analyses.

    Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2556 · Modifies rights of judgment creditor of limited liability company member; makes certain technical corrections to the "Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act." *

    Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 301 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 1832 · Restricts health insurers from limiting access to pain medication.

    Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 143 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 3642 · Requires homeowners insurance consumer information brochure to contain one page summary of policy.

    Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2524 · Requires dental plans to make out-of-network payments based on assignment of benefits.

    Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2533 · Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from imposing surcharges on consumer credit card purchases.

    Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2534 · Includes reverse rate evasion as form of insurance fraud and provides for civil and criminal penalties.

    Sent February 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2502 · Requires homeowners insurance consumer information brochure to contain one page summary of policy.

    Sent January 28, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2505 · Clarifies DOBI's regulatory authority over certain flood insurance claims.

    Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2508 · "New Jersey All-Payer Claims Database Act"; establishes New Jersey All-Payer Claims Database and arbitration process for reimbursing out-of-network health care providers.

    Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2472 · Establishes compensation limits for licensed public adjusters.*

    Sent January 14, 2013 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2444 · Establishes Consumer Finance Advisory Board; abolishes certain advisory boards in DOBI.

    Sent January 8, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2460 · "Consumer Protection Act of 2012."

    Sent January 8, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3049 · Allows certain business combinations between resident domestic corporations and interested stockholders.

    Sent December 20, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3050 · Allows corporate shareholder meeting participation by remote communication and clarifies remedies for dissenting shareholders.

    Sent December 20, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3123 · Revises law concerning derivative proceedings and shareholder class actions.

    Sent December 20, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2421 · Expands coverage for infertility under certain health insurance plans to women who are not currently covered.

    Sent December 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1513 · The "Real Estate Installment Contract Act."

    Sent December 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3080 · Requires health benefits coverage for refills of prescription eye drops under certain conditions.

    Sent December 17, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2393 · Excludes certain conveyances of graves, crypts and niches from 15% fee charged by cemetery company.

    Sent December 17, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2398 · Provides for voluntary contributions through gross income tax returns to support victims of Hurricane Sandy.

    Sent December 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2348 · Provides for establishment of child support lien against life insurance proceeds; requires insurers perform child support judgment search.

    Sent November 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2363 · Requires home improvement contractors to display State-issued identification badge; requires surrender in certain circumstances; imposes penalty for improper display of badge.*

    Sent November 29, 2012 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2304 · Consumer Electronics Warranty Lemon Law.

    Sent November 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2306 · Permits the purchase of small employer health benefits plans by certain self-employed persons.

    Sent November 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2326 · Revises law concerning derivative proceedings and shareholder class actions.

    Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2327 · Allows corporate shareholder meeting participation by remote communication and clarifies remedies for dissenting shareholders.

    Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2328 · Allows certain business combinations between resident domestic corporations and interested stockholders.

    Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2330 · Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.

    Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 206 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2336 · Requires health benefits coverage for prescription eye drop refills under certain conditions.

    Sent November 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 56 days

  • Assembly Bill 1144 · Requires building materials dealer to provide uniquely identified delivery ticket to consumer.

    Sent October 25, 2012 · Reported out after 413 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2293 · Clarifies responsibility of Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund for pedestrian personal injury protection claims.

    Sent October 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2233 · Requires liability insurance for permit to possess certain dangerous animals.

    Sent October 4, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2242 · Clarifies that the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act" applies to real estate transactions.

    Sent October 4, 2012 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2179 · "Healthcare Disclosure and Transparency Act."

    Sent September 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2190 · Allows license suspension or revocation of certain health care professionals and medical waste facilities, generators, and transporters for willful illegal or improper medical waste disposal.

    Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2162 · Revises law concerning the purchase of scrap metal.

    Sent August 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 196 days

  • Senate Bill 2164 · Regulates sale of olive oil.

    Sent August 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2166 · Requires health benefits coverage for refills of prescription eye drops under certain conditions.

    Sent August 20, 2012 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2152 · Establishes procedure for licensure of timeshare salespersons.

    Sent July 30, 2012 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2138 · Permits electronic mail notification, and makes certain other revisions, regarding the "Self-Service Storage Facility Act."

    Sent July 26, 2012 · Reported out after 144 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2144 · Repeals and replaces Chapters 1 and 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code and revises various additional provisions of the code.

    Sent July 26, 2012 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2147 · Concerns homeowners insurance coverage with respect to dogs harbored on insured property.

    Sent July 26, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1888 · Allows license suspension or revocation of certain health care professionals and medical waste facilities, generators, and transporters for willful illegal or improper medical waste disposal.*

    Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2658 · "Common Interest Community Manager Licensing Act."

    Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 350 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 3035 · Permits electronic mail notification, and makes certain other revisions, regarding the "Self-Service Storage Facility Act."

    Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 172 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2116 · Revises law concerning certain professional and occupational licenses.

    Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 459 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2135 · "New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange Act."

    Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 95 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 2940 · Requires certain purchasers of precious metals and jewelry to maintain certain records; grandfathers certain municipal ordinances regarding sales of used and secondhand jewelry.**

    Sent June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 252 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2943 · Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.

    Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3078 · Revises penalties imposed on businesses for failure to report security breach of computer system.

    Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2091 · Establishes license for timeshare salespersons.

    Sent June 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

  • Senate Bill 2088 · Restricts health insurers from limiting access to pain medication.

    Sent June 18, 2012 · Reported out after 374 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2077 · Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.

    Sent June 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2047 · Prohibits certain violations of terms of service for Internet ticket sales.

    Sent June 4, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2057 · "The Anti-Big Brother Act."

    Sent June 4, 2012 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1238 · Requires destruction of records stored on digital copy machines under certain circumstances.

    Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2882 · Requires professional boards to provide credits toward requirements for licensure for veterans with substantially equivalent training.*

    Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 249 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2034 · Requires professional boards to provide waivers or exemptions from requirements for licensure for veterans with substantially equivalent training.

    Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1970 · Requires insurers and State health care coverage programs to cover cost of HPV vaccine.

    Sent May 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 267 days

  • Senate Bill 1978 · Provides for stacking of uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage for insured covered under multiple vehicles or policies.

    Sent May 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1979 · The "Debt-Management Services Act of New Jersey."

    Sent May 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1988 · Requires telemarketers making sales calls to display their name and telephone number on any caller identification service.

    Sent May 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1991 · Directs Board of Nursing to encourage nursing schools to give academic credit to students for training received in US military as corpsmen and medics.

    Sent May 24, 2012 · Reported out after 532 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1937 · Requires pawnbrokers to retain purchased property for not less than 20 days and record and report certain information.

    Sent May 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1945 · Regulates mailed manufacturer's rebates.

    Sent May 17, 2012 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1951 · Concerns sale of cemetery, grave, monument and historical markers.

    Sent May 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1959 · Increases annual gross receipts limit for exemption from Unit Price Disclosure Act; concerns court appearances.

    Sent May 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1891 · Requires insurance producers to perform bona fide services for public entities in order to share commissions; requires disclosure of commission sharing.

    Sent May 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1903 · Establishes process to bar certain health care providers from receiving reimbursement under PIP.

    Sent May 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1910 · Requires health insurance coverage for certain student athlete physical examinations.

    Sent May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 595 · Requires ATM independent sales organizations to provide certain withdrawal options.

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 796 · Concerns sale of cemetery, grave, monument and historical markers. *

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1227 · Prohibits certain unsolicited checks.

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1511 · Regulates advertising of manufacturer's rebates by retail mercantile establishments.

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1968 · Permits surety companies to issue blanket bonds for certain local government officers and employees; applies rating criteria and underwriting standards to blanket bond coverage.*

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2205 · Invalidates consumer contracts which require a waiver of right to file a consumer complaint.

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2651 · Requires employer notification when relocating call center services to foreign country.

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1866 · Prohibits certain unsolicited checks.

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1867 · Requires debt collectors, in certain circumstances, to cease debt collections against certain victims of identity theft.

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1870 · Regulates deed procurement services.

    Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1790 · Requires health insurance coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1805 · "Consumer Credit Fairness Act."

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1807 · "New Jersey Fair Debt Collection Practices Act."

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1769 · Eliminates award of attorneys' fees, filing fees and costs of suit for technical violation of the consumer fraud act.

    Sent March 8, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1773 · Revises law concerning the purchase of scrap metal.*

    Sent March 8, 2012 · Reported out after 361 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1776 · Provides for two-year post-employment restriction on certain employees of the Department of Banking and Insurance.

    Sent March 8, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1777 · Requires destruction of records stored on digital copy machines under certain circumstances.

    Sent March 8, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1782 · The "New Jersey Consumer Catastrophe Preparedness and Protection Act"; creates "New Jersey Catastrophe Fund."

    Sent March 8, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1724 · Requires ATM facilities to be equipped with access to emergency telephone service.

    Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1735 · Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from requiring certain consumer identification for return of merchandise.

    Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1746 · Provides foreclosure forbearance for certain residential borrowers and exempts certain lenders that offer sustainable mortgage modifications.

    Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1708 · Prohibits sale of certain products using advertisements alluding to controlled dangerous substances or analogs.

    Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1516 · Regulates mailed manufacturer's rebates.

    Sent February 21, 2012 · Reported out after 212 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 1558 · Limits liability for insurers conducting boiler insurance inspections.

    Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1617 · Requires managed care plans to deem valid referral for a covered health care service as satisfying requirements for prior notification.

    Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1624 · Requires certain public entities to issue requests for proposals for purchase of certain insurance products and services; requires disclosure of commissions paid.

    Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1628 · Caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions at $250,000.

    Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1580 · Clarifies insurance coverage for certain home and health care agency employees under their own private passenger automobile insurance.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1482 · Requires disclosure of certain adverse actions based on consumer credit reports.

    Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1509 · Prohibits the use of simulated government documents in advertising.

    Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1551 · Allows lawsuits by home improvement contractors against homeowners to be brought in county in which residential or non-commercial property is located.

    Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1553 · Requires account numbers to be truncated on certain sales receipts.

    Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1325 · Requires disclosure of all fees and charges associated with prepaid debit cards on the package of such cards.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1357 · Requires notaries public to be U.S. citizens and mandates notaries public under certain circumstances to advertise information to public regarding limitations on their scope of authority.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1383 · The "Toxic-free Beverage Containers Act."

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1387 · Limits fees charged in connection with certain prepaid debit accounts; requires access to certain account information.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1391 · Prohibits retail stores from selling cellular telephone equipment or cellular telephone equipment service contracts unless stores provide information brochures about "sexting" to customers who purchase such equipment or contracts.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1393 · Requires insurers to provide coverage for medications and dose-intensive chemotherapy/bone marrow transplants and umbilical cord blood transplants for treatment of sickle cell anemia.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1398 · Prohibits participating providers under managed care plans from charging certain fees; establishes penalties therefor.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1425 · Prohibits use of certain accidents involving certain insureds during the course of employment with a government entity as rating factor in automobile insurance underwriting.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1437 · Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and sale of certain jewelry.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1439 · Concerns the sale of portable electronics insurance and licensing of limited lines insurance producers for that purpose.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1441 · Requires cemetery companies to file annual financial report.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 343 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1442 · Increases health benefits continuation coverage to 36 months for certain persons covered under certain employer health benefits plans.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1443 · Requires retailers to post warnings of lead poisoning from improper paint removal.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1445 · Codifies federal law notice, consent, and other requirements concerning certain employer-owned group life insurance contracts.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1446 · Establishes moratorium on conversion of health service corporation to domestic stock insurer.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1448 · Requires hearing and approval of premium changes for individual and small employer health benefits plans; requires certain information be posted on DOBI's website.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1449 · Requires Attorney General to provide certain information regarding certain charitable organizations to public on Internet.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1461 · Establishes and enhances certain insurance fraud prevention measures.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1466 · Increases loss ratio reporting and disclosure requirements for carriers offering individual and group health insurance plans; applies loss ratio requirement to large group health insurance plans.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1467 · Concerns the delivery and oversight of coverage under certain health benefits plans; establishes Health Care Patient Ombudsperson in the Division of Consumer Affairs.

    Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1214 · Regulates sale of certain bicycles with quick release wheels.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1221 · Extends Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance Premium Assistance Fund and collection of annual surcharges for 5 years.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1222 · Regulates physician profiling programs used by managed care networks.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1230 · Allows health maintenance organizations to include charity care assessments for purposes of meeting certain loss ratio requirements.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1234 · Requires audits of managed care plan provider networks.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1239 · Requires health benefits coverage for mammograms for women under 40 who lack access to family medical history due to their or their parent's adoption.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1241 · Provides premium assistance to certain small employers who purchase health benefits plans; appropriates $10 million.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1242 · Requires all personal audio players distributed in New Jersey to contain warning about volume and hearing loss.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1244 · Establishes Center for the Study of Health Care Billing Data.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1293 · Prohibits electronic printing of certain debit card information on certain sales receipts.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1297 · Concerns eligibility requirements for licensed professional counselors and associate counselors.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1298 · Requires health service corporation to encrypt certain information.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1300 · Concerns automobile insurance practices.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1319 · "New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange Act."

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1320 · The "Real Estate Installment Contract Act."

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1028 · Provides additional enforcement provisions under "Health Care Quality Act"; allows certain private causes of action for violations; expands administrative remedies; establishes enforcement fund.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1099 · Requires registration of qualified journeyman electricians and restricts exemption for certain electrical work by public electric utilities.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1100 · Limits finance charge for personal lines insurance premium finance agreements to 14%.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1103 · Allows Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to open administrative supervision proceedings to guaranty associations under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1104 · Increases New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association payment cap to $500,000; immunizes policyholders protected by association from certain liability.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1105 · The "New Jersey Homeowners' Equity Protection Act."

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1106 · Reinstates State board of Public Movers and Warehousemen.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1107 · Prohibits use of insurance scoring by property-casualty insurers in rate-making for personal lines insurance coverage.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1108 · Concerns contracts for credit card accounts with certain individuals under 21 years of age.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1109 · Requires certain financial institutions to disclose overdraft fees.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1110 · Prohibits nonrenewal of homeowners insurance policies based on proximity to water or risk of windstorm related claims.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1113 · Increases New Jersey Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association payment cap to $250,000 for certain annuities.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1119 · Requires health insurers to cover Lyme disease.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1120 · "Breann's Law" requires health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program and NJ FamilyCare to provide "out of network" coverage for children with catastrophic illnesses.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1135 · Establishes the "Anti-Phishing Act."

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1137 · Concerns processing and payment of insurance claims for physical therapy services.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1149 · Permits person covered by certain managed care plans to receive covered services from network provider without obtaining written referral from primary care provider.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1201 · Requires health insurers to offer benefits for dose-intensive chemotherapy/bone marrow transplants and umbilical cord blood transplants for treatment of sickle cell anemia.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 916 · Allows persons affected by certain plant closings, transfers and mass layoffs to receive one year suspension of payment of interest on mortgage loan.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 941 · Permits certain self-employed individuals to purchase small employer health benefits plans.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 942 · Requires notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of automobile and homeowners insurance policies to be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 943 · Invalidates consumer contracts which require a waiver of right to file a consumer complaint.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 944 · Prohibits financial institutions from charging any fee on sales and use tax portion of retail sales transaction.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 982 · Prohibits sale of food and beverage packaging and containers made with bisphenol A.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 986 · Provides additional penalties for violations of "Uniform Securities Law (1997)" involving certain persons.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 995 · Creates a directory of registered telemarketers.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1001 · Requires movie theaters to install captioning technology for use by hearing impaired patrons.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1013 · Limits cancelation and rescheduling fees for cosmetology and hairstyling, barbering, beauty culture, manicuring, and skin care specialty services in certain instances.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1014 · Establishes 30-day grace period for consumer to cancel contract for telephone or cable service.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1015 · Prohibits the sale of jewelry containing phthalates.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1016 · Makes it unlawful practice to sell certain products via Internet auction.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 68 · Regulates advertising of manufacturer's rebates by retail mercantile establishments.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 113 · Allows certain sole proprietors to join a small employer health benefits purchasing alliance.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 115 · Creates cause of action for failure to maintain certain vacant properties; requires out-of-state creditors to designate in-State representative.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 128 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 137 · Provides for certain psychologists to prescribe medications.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 150 · Requires homeowners insurers to provide buyer's guide.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 151 · Requires hearing and approval of premium changes for individual and small employer health benefits plans; expands jurisdiction of Division of Rate Counsel.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 170 · Requires cemeteries to implement woodchuck management strategies.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 172 · Requires persons who transport, store, or sell secondhand mattresses to encase mattresses with protective materials.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 215 · Requires certain veterinarians to provide written notification to animal owner if boarded animal will not be subject to 24-hour supervision; "Betsy's Law."

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 217 · Requires officers of certain charitable organizations to be bonded.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 227 · Extends certain federal income tax advantages of individual health savings accounts to individual taxpayers under New Jersey gross income tax.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 232 · Requires Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission to study financial impact of all enacted mandated health benefits.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 243 · Prohibits use of volunteer driving activities in underwriting for private passenger automobile insurance; revises charitable immunity statute as applied to volunteer drivers.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 245 · Requires carriers to classify medically necessary procedures as covered benefits and remit certain payments to hospitals for services rendered.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 281 · Requires managed care plans to allow any clinical laboratory to participate in provider network.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 289 · "The New Jersey Healthcare Choice Act"; permits health insurers licensed in other states to provide coverage in New Jersey under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 291 · Authorizes use of retail coupons for purchase of milk by consumers.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 292 · Requires immediate resumed qualification as dependent covered person under certain health benefits plans after active military duty under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 101 days

  • Senate Bill 298 · Revises statutes concerning dental hygienists and dentists.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 300 · Clarifies right to access the judicial system in PIP benefit disputes.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 313 · Requires certain liability coverage, and offering of coverage, under basic and special private passenger automobile insurance policies.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 320 · Provides that certain disabled veterans may purchase special automobile insurance policies.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 410 · "New Jersey Fair Debt Collection Practices Act."

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 417 · Concerns recorded telephone messages.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 418 · Prohibits sale of certain laser pointers that exceed certain power output.*

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 160 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 421 · Requires carriers to process and render a decision on applications for individual health benefits plans within one week.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 435 · Requires health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 442 · Requires video cameras at certain ATMs.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 474 · Reduces statute of limitations for medical malpractice liability actions to four years.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 475 · Requires health insurers to cover treatment ordered by health care provider for covered person based on generally accepted standards of health care practice, subject to appeal; creates Carrier Appeals Program.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 477 · Concerns medical malpractice procedures and liability.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 481 · Requires insurers and State health care coverage programs to cover cost of HIV vaccine.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 255 days

  • Senate Bill 497 · Requires health insurers to provide coverage for positron emission tomography to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 498 · Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 101 days

  • Senate Bill 499 · Requires insurers to provide minimum of 30 days inpatient treatment for substance abuse when physician determines treatment is medically necessary.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 521 · Requires printers to display average cost per 1,000 printed pages and ink cartridges to display yield.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 523 · Increases penalties for violations committed by precious metals buyers and requires weights and measures officers to seize scales under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 342 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 536 · Prohibits use of education and occupation as rating factors in automobile insurance underwriting.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 540 · Requires insurers which provide prescription drug benefits to cover costs of medications for treating sickle cell anemia.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 544 · Requires health care provider participating in carrier network to give notice to covered person of provider's referral to out-of-network provider.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 545 · Establishes waiver, rebate or payment of insured's deductible, copayment, or coinsurance by health care practitioner as a form of insurance fraud subject to criminal and civil penalties.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 549 · Allows certain business combinations between resident domestic corporations and interested stockholders.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 550 · Allows certain materials to be included in corporation's proxy solicitation materials.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 551 · "New Jersey Healthcare Exchange Act."

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 554 · Regulates certain rental-purchase agreements.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 555 · Revises scope of practice of genetic counselors.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 556 · Revises statutes concerning crematories and the cremation of human remains.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

  • Senate Bill 557 · Regulates pharmacy benefits management companies.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 558 · Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 566 · Concerns radiologic technology licensure.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 419 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 602 · Concerns liability and insurance coverage for medical malpractice actions.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 609 · Expands parity between certain State-chartered financial institutions, and permits interstate banking by such institutions through de novo branching or expanded authority to acquire existing branches or institutions.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 636 · Prohibits the sale of certain children's products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 670 · Allows graduates of foreign dental schools to take examination and become licensed as dental hygienists.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 673 · Revises eligibility requirements for an applicant seeking licensure as a locksmith based on criminal background.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 699 · Requires a private seller of a used motor vehicle to request identification information from purchaser.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 709 · Prohibits sale of caffeinated alcoholic beverages.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 719 · Requires health insurance coverage by health insurers, SHBP and SEHBP for expenses incurred in connection with prophylactic mastectomies and other mastectomy-related procedures.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 255 days

  • Senate Bill 731 · The "Fitness Professionals Certification Act."

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 732 · Enacts "Truth in Caller Identification Act"; prohibits manipulation of certain telephone caller identification information.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 742 · "Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act."

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 756 · Clarifies policyholder notice requirements as well as Rate Counsel jurisdiction regarding certain prior approval insurance rate filings seeking rate increase.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 757 · Revises "Notaries Public Act of 1979."

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 759 · Recognizes litigation right, and requires arbitration of, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage causes of action arising from private passenger automobile insurance.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 760 · Clarifies right to recover certain uncompensated medical expenses under private passenger automobile insurance.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 766 · Provides private cause of action for bad faith in settlement of insurance claims.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 772 · Eliminates 15% fee charged by cemetery company on transfer of graves, crypts and niches.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 342 days

  • Senate Bill 776 · Increases and revises membership of New Jersey Cemetery Board.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 370 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 777 · Requires additional public participation and health impact study as conditions of conversion of health service corporation to domestic stock insurer; dissolves the Health Service Corporation Conversion Temporary Advisory Commission.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 779 · Prohibits cemetery company from charging additional fee for rendering certain services on Sunday.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 370 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 780 · Establishes registry of certain cemeteries that accept Work First New Jersey and SSI allowance for burial expenses.*

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 534 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 792 · Requires insurers to cover breast evaluations and other additional medically necessary testing under certain circumstances and requires certain mammogram reports to contain information on breast density.***

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 128 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 833 · "Dietitian/Nutritionist Licensing Act."

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 840 · Concerns contributions to special funds made through the gross income tax return.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 847 · "New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange Act"

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 848 · "Healthcare Transparency and Disclosure Act."

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 854 · Regulates certain service contracts to perform maintenance, repair, replacement, or service of property used for personal, family, or household purposes.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 520 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 859 · Exempts persons engaged in braiding hair from cosmetology-hairstyling licensing requirements.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 875 · Revises law concerning ticket sales.

    Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 279 days · did not pass the Senate