Committees · 2016–2017 Session
Consumer Affairs
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 4th District
Democrat · 20th District
Democrat · 18th District
Democrat · 18th District
Republican · 30th District
Republican · 40th District
Republican · 30th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session.
Bills sent129
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out19%
25 of 129; 3 moved on without a report, 101 stopped in committee
Time in committee106 days
most between 26 and 253 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027134 bills
reported 20% · typically 30 days, most 24–73 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025147 bills
reported 20% · typically 240 days, most 130–361 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023141 bills
reported 22% · typically 63 days, most 24–217 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021158 bills
reported 16% · typically 81 days, most 21–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019170 bills
reported 24% · typically 112 days, most 49–231 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–2017129 bills
reported 19% · typically 106 days, most 26–253 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2014–2015142 bills
reported 24% · typically 140 days, most 35–280 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–2013122 bills
reported 24% · typically 56 days, most 20–189 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–2011126 bills
reported 25% · typically 73 days, most 21–149 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2008–2009191 bills
reported 22% · typically 100 days, most 31–273 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2006–2007119 bills
reported 39% · typically 77 days, most 20–182 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2004–2005109 bills
reported 36% · typically 109 days, most 10–265 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2002–200368 bills
reported 47% · typically 59 days, most 28–130 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session, newest first.
129 bills
Assembly Bill 5301 · Requires reflective material on children's Halloween costumes.
Sent December 14, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5307 · Requires consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer with a free credit report three times during any 12-month period upon request.
Sent December 14, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5234 · Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from charging certain fees and including certain provisions in contracts with consumers.
Sent December 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5249 · Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from charging certain fees related to security freezes on consumer reports.
Sent December 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5258 · Revises requirements for disclosure of a breach of security of certain computerized records containing personal information.
Sent December 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5146 · Prohibits discrimination against cash-paying consumers.
Sent August 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5152 · Prohibits sale of certain alarm business signs and decals.
Sent August 24, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 112 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4980 · Regulates pay-off of trade-in vehicles and certain vehicle title releases.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4988 · Clarifies and codifies certain inflatable ride safety requirements.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4934 · "Fair Repair Act"; concerns repairs to certain consumer electronics.
Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4914 · Requires labeling of non-flushable disposable wipes.
Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4867 · Limits fees for using electronic toll transponders in rental cars.
Sent May 22, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4868 · Extends warranty for partial zero emission vehicles. *
Sent May 22, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4815 · "Microphone-Enabled Devices Act"; requires user consent before enabling device microphone.
Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4764 · Prohibits sale, offer for sale, or distribution of infant products containing bisphenol A.
Sent May 11, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4677 · Prohibits television voice recognition features from collecting or recording users without notice; prohibits use or sale of recordings for advertising purposes.
Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4526 · Establishes requirements for advertised reference pricing.
Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 181 · Prohibits snowplow or de-icing service contract from indemnifying promisee against liability for loss or damage in certain instances.
Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4482 · Allows for cancellation of certain service contracts without paying early termination fee if customer becomes deceased prior to end of service contract.
Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 151 days · then passed the General Assembly
Senate Bill 2321 · Concerns excessive price increases during state of emergency.
Sent November 14, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
109 more
Assembly Bill 4291 · Directs Division of Consumer Affairs to establish public information campaign concerning real estate rental scams.
Sent October 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4293 · Requires motor vehicle dealers and repair facilities to prioritize repairs on vehicles that accommodate wheel chairs.
Sent October 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 452 · Requires waiver of dealer obligation regarding necessary repairs impacting vehicle inspection to include description of known defects.*
Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 235 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4209 · Establishes task force to study technology and other methods used to reduced or eliminate telemarketing harassment intimidation.
Sent October 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4137 · Requires aggrieved person to request refund prior to commencing suit under consumer fraud law under certain circumstances.
Sent September 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4121 · Concerns certain actions brought under "Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act."
Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1913 · "Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act"; restricts collection and use of personal information by retail establishments for certain purposes.
Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 238 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4044 · Prohibits non-disclosure clauses in certain contracts.
Sent July 21, 2016 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 1840 · Prohibits charging fee to stop publishing personal identifying information obtained through the criminal justice system.
Sent June 23, 2016 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3921 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to make certain consumer reviews and complaints publicly available.
Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3893 · Requires labeling of poisonous plants sold at retail in NJ.
Sent June 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3896 · Concerns sale of certain tires.
Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3885 · Prohibits manufacture and sale of children's products and upholstered furniture made with certain flame retardant chemicals.
Sent June 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3862 · Prohibits sale of powdered caffeine.
Sent June 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3786 · Authorizes parent or guardian to place security freeze on child's consumer report.
Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3762 · Requires certain notifications and free credit reports for customers following breach of security of personal information within business or public entity.
Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3774 · Concerns excessive price increases during state of emergency.
Sent May 19, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 210 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3623 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to make certain consumer reviews and complaints publically available.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3628 · Requires telemarketers making sales calls to display their name and telephone number on any caller identification service.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3633 · Establishes credit protections for juveniles in foster care system or receiving services from DCPP.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3641 · Requires retail establishments to refund consumer after failed vending machine transaction.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3656 · Prohibits snowplow or de-icing service contract from indemnifying promisee against liability for loss or damage in certain instances.
Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3493 · Eliminates newspaper publication requirement for unclaimed property and requires electronic notice of unclaimed property online.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3419 · Prohibits advertising of certain products to minors on websites; requires website operators to allow minors to delete posts.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3141 · Prohibits provisions in consumer contracts which penalize a consumer for commenting negatively about goods or services rendered.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3169 · Requires Attorney General to provide certain information regarding certain charitable organizations to public on Internet.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3259 · Prohibits certain violations of terms of service for Internet ticket sales.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3065 · Prohibits retailers from scanning consumer's identification card for return of merchandise.
Sent February 18, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2808 · "Safe Motor Vehicle Rental Act"; prohibits rental companies from renting, leasing, or selling unrepaired motor vehicles which are subject to safety recall.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2812 · Enacts "Truth in Caller Identification Act"; prohibits manipulation of certain telephone caller identification information.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2945 · "Free Means Free Act"; prohibits misleading advertising of free products.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2957 · Establishes telemarketing fraud investigation unit.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 205 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2980 · Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from imposing surcharges on consumer credit card purchases.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2997 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to publish list of certain tamper-resistant opioid drugs; establishes that certain conditions be met for pharmacist to substitute for tamper-resistant opioid drug.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3027 · Directs BPU to undertake public awareness campaign concerning telecommunications carriers, including mobile and Voice over Internet Protocol service providers, and disclosure of customer information.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2607 · Enacts "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act."
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2612 · Requires consumer notification of vehicle warranty for aftermarket and recycled parts.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 490 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2673 · Requires printed advertisements to bear the word "advertisement."
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2790 · "Used Car Buyers' Bill of Rights"; prohibits "as is" sales of used motor vehicles.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2794 · "Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act"; restricts collection and use of personal information by retail establishments for certain purposes.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 458 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2796 · Revises individual cause of action under consumer fraud act.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2305 · Requires retailers to post warnings of lead poisoning from improper paint removal.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2312 · Requires all personal audio players distributed in New Jersey to contain warning about volume and hearing loss.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2392 · Requires criminal history background check for owners and employees of home service enterprises.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2450 · Establishes notification standards for certain service contracts with automatic renewal.*
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2471 · Revises "New Jersey Money Transmitters Act"; provides consumer protections; increases reporting and record keeping requirements.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2476 · Regulates sale of olive oil.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2495 · Allows termination of motor vehicle lease in event of death; prohibits imposition of fee for early termination.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 217 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2540 · Limits rescheduling, cancelation, and no-show fees providers of health care services may charge in certain instances.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2542 · Requires cell phone warranties to last throughout initial service contract.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2552 · Prohibits service repair contractors from charging hourly rates for travel time.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2554 · Requires sellers of used motor vehicles to complete and submit form.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2555 · Requires recalls on motor vehicles to be repaired prior to sale.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2557 · Provides exemption from 3-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 164 · Prohibits sale of certain products using advertisements alluding to controlled dangerous substances or analogs.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 170 · Prohibits delivery of more than one magazine issue before billing information is obtained.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 174 · Requires appointments for safety-related recalls on vehicles to be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 215 · Invalidates consumer contracts which require a waiver of right to file a consumer complaint.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 220 · Directs BPU to require certain energy businesses to maintain recordings of telemarketing sales calls for three years.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 285 · Requires certain energy drinks to be labeled with warning for young consumers.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 311 · Requires disclosure of breach of security of online account.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 356 · Includes certain deceptive practices in the advertising of floral or ornamental products or services as a violation of the consumer fraud act.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 365 · Eliminates certain sales restrictions on recreational vehicles.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 369 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 504 · Requires consumer reporting agencies to place security freeze on consumer reports of protected consumers under certain circumstances.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 556 · Requires entertainment facilities to provide calorie information for food and beverage items offered for sale.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 632 · Prohibits assessment of overlimit fee assessed by issuer of credit or debit cards in certain instances.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 633 · Limits overlimit fee assessed by issuer of credit or debit cards.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 634 · Limits late fees assessed by issuer of credit cards.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 635 · Prohibits fees for certain bill payments.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 673 · Includes payday lending as a violation of the consumer fraud act.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 731 · Prohibits the sale of certain children's products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 733 · Requires printers to display average cost per 1,000 printed pages and ink cartridges to display yield.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 735 · Repeals restriction on weights and measures officers' and employees' duties.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 737 · Requires destruction of records stored on digital copy machines under certain circumstances.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 738 · Authorizes county and municipal consumer affairs directors to conduct administrative hearings, assess civil and other penalties, and issue cease and desist orders.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 739 · Requires DOH to establish uniform standards for retail food establishment health and sanitary evaluation placards.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 752 · Concerns credit card interchange fees and consumer protection.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 755 · Requires dealership to notify buyers of recalls on used motor vehicles for sale.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 369 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 756 · Regulates use of motor vehicle payment assurance devices.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 757 · Revises law concerning prohibition of certain unsolicited checks.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 758 · Revises penalty provision of law concerning prohibition of certain unsolicited text messages.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 759 · Prohibits certain provisions in consumer contracts.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 808 · Prohibits sale of certain laser pointers that exceed certain power output.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 838 · Requires waiver of dealer obligation regarding necessary repairs impacting vehicle inspection to include description of known defects.*
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 502 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 950 · Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 951 · Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 961 · Restricts gifts to certified homemaker-home health aides from patients.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1066 · Prohibits soliciting or phishing for personal identifying information.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1091 · Requires disclosure of water damage prior to household appliance sales.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1113 · Requires notification to certain buyers of health club services of automatic renewal clauses in health club contracts.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1139 · Prohibits sale of unsafe supplemental mattresses designed for children's products.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 274 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 1258 · Prohibits sale of prepaid and wireless telephone service and equipment unless certain buyer information is recorded.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1302 · Establishes new offenses concerning the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1310 · Clarifies crime of unlawful access concerning certain password protected communications in electronic storage.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1437 · Prohibits sale of food and beverage packaging and containers made with bisphenol A.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1515 · Limits forum of certain consumer contract disputes to New Jersey.*
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1520 · Exempts volunteer fire companies from charitable registration fees.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1609 · Stipulates that retail motor fuel dealers, when paying interchange fees, shall not be charged for costs associated with certain taxes.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1763 · "New Jersey Fair Debt Collection Practices Act."
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1764 · "Consumer Credit Fairness Act."
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1837 · Requires restaurants to post notice about food allergy and anaphylaxis and provide food allergy information to customers.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1843 · Prohibits sale of certain mobile telecommunications devices unless device includes technology to remotely render device inoperable.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1861 · Enacts the "Reader Privacy Act."
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2004 · Establishes certain penalties for operating or participating in pyramid promotional schemes.*
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 106 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2044 · Eliminates awarding of attorneys' fees, filing fees, and costs of suit for certain technical violations of consumer fraud act.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2078 · Establishes Rail Passenger Bill of Rights and authorizes Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce provisions.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2085 · Prohibits a person from charging a fee to stop publishing personal identifying information obtained through the criminal justice system.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 253 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2150 · Establishes certain consumer protections related to arbitration organizations.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2239 · Provides consumer protections under certain telecommunications service provider contracts.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days