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Committees · 2026–2027 Session

Consumer Affairs

A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2002–2003 session.

Other sessions: 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003

Members

In the 2026–2027 Session. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills, so far

Bills sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session so far.

  • Bills sent134

    2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees

  • Reported out20%

    27 of 134; 1 moved on without a report, 1 stopped in committee, 105 still in committee

  • Time in committee30 days

    most between 24 and 73 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session on day 297 of its term, or its last day if its term was shorter. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027 · so far134 bills

    reported 20% · typically 30 days, most 24–73 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2024–2025112 bills

    reported 8% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2022–2023115 bills

    reported 13% · typically 91 days, most 24–164 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2020–2021130 bills

    reported 9% · typically 31 days, most 21–81 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2018–2019132 bills

    reported 14% · typically 133 days, most 91–153 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2016–2017109 bills

    reported 14% · typically 84 days, most 8–205 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2014–2015121 bills

    reported 17% · typically 98 days, most 21–217 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2012–201396 bills

    reported 20% · typically 24 days, most 20–56 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2010–2011104 bills

    reported 19% · typically 105 days, most 18–129 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2008–2009162 bills

    reported 17% · typically 55 days, most 24–129 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2006–200787 bills

    reported 28% · typically 55 days, most 20–77 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2004–200579 bills

    reported 25% · typically 101 days, most 9–135 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2002–200349 bills

    reported 39% · typically 55 days, most 23–178 · 0 amendments · 8 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session, newest first.

134 bills

  • Assembly Bill 5738 · Revises "Fair Price Protection Act."

    Still in committee since October 29, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5664 · "Buy Now Pay Later Act"; regulates buy now pay later lenders.

    Still in committee since October 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5609 · Prohibits preparation, advertisement, sale, or distribution of assignment to be submitted as learner's own work.

    Still in committee since October 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5624 · Requires regular testing of vended and packaged ice.

    Still in committee since October 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5635 · Establishes certain manufacturing requirements and penalties concerning wearable recording devices.

    Still in committee since October 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5532 · "Grocery Retailer Opportunity to Compete Act"; regulates price discrimination.

    Still in committee since September 17, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5457 · Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturer or dealer from requiring subscription for certain motor vehicle features.

    Still in committee since September 14, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5462 · "Fair Repair Act"; concerns repairs to certain consumer electronics.

    Still in committee since September 14, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5478 · Establishes certain requirements for manufacturers and retail sellers of wearable recording devices.

    Sent September 14, 2026 · Reported out after 21 days

  • Assembly Bill 5354 · Requires subscription service provider to delete consumer payment information after cancellation of subscription service.

    Still in committee since September 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5355 · Caps amount motor vehicle rental company may charge renter to refuel motor vehicle.

    Still in committee since September 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5357 · Requires health club services contract contain certain provisions regarding procedures during outbreak of infectious disease.

    Still in committee since September 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5422 · Requires removal of online images of interior of residential property after sale of property upon request of purchaser or seller.*

    Sent September 10, 2026 · Reported out after 25 days

  • Senate Bill 1322 · Requires consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer with a free credit report three times during any 12-month period upon request.

    Still in committee since June 30, 2026

  • Senate Bill 2275 · Establishes certain testing, certification, and labeling requirements for manufacturers and sellers of final hair products; establishes limits on amount of certain intentionally added chemicals. **

    Still in committee since June 30, 2026

  • Senate Bill 4057 · Exempts rugs and fabrics used in vehicles from provisions of "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act."

    Still in committee since June 30, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5260 · "Ticket Fairness and Transparency Act."

    Still in committee since June 15, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5227 · Imposes temporary surtax on taxpayers that receive certain tariff refunds; dedicates surtax revenues towards consumer price relief.

    Still in committee since June 8, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4443 · Requires residential mortgage lenders to deposit hazard insurance proceeds in interest-bearing accounts.

    Still in committee since June 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4562 · Requires automobile insurance carriers offer policies with 12-month term.

    Still in committee since June 4, 2026

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  • Senate Bill 3237 · Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.

    Sent May 28, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5110 · Prohibits seller providing service or selling goods from charging surcharge to customer using debit card or gift card.*

    Sent May 18, 2026 · Reported out after 17 days

  • Assembly Bill 5056 · Authorizes any member of the Legislature to perform all functions of notary public.

    Still in committee since May 14, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5084 · Requires label or indication of food that contains animal cell-cultivated product.

    Sent May 14, 2026 · Reported out after 21 days

  • Assembly Bill 5048 · Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.*

    Sent May 11, 2026 · Reported out after 24 days

  • Assembly Bill 4887 · Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.

    Sent May 7, 2026 · Reported out after 28 days

  • Assembly Bill 4992 · Requires franchise agreement for sale of all-terrain vehicles and certain watercraft.

    Still in committee since May 7, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 5008 · Prohibits credit and debit card interchange fees in certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since May 7, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4820 · Requires that new motor vehicles be equipped with amplitude modulation radio.

    Still in committee since May 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4826 · Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.

    Still in committee since May 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4869 · Establishes new offenses concerning unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.

    Still in committee since May 4, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4807 · Prohibits seller from charging credit card surcharges; establishes notice requirements for credit card minimums and cash discounts.

    Still in committee since March 23, 2026

  • Senate Bill 1281 · Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.*

    Sent March 23, 2026 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4742 · Establishes "Fair Pricing and Transparency Act."

    Still in committee since March 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4685 · Prohibits use and sale of algorithmic devices that set sale price of goods or services.

    Still in committee since March 16, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4705 · Prohibits sale of crayon and chalk products containing lead.

    Still in committee since March 16, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4730 · Requires person or entity to notify certain consumers when communicating with generative artificial intelligence to engage in trade or commerce.

    Still in committee since March 16, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4669 · Prohibits solicitation of business based on death notices and obituaries.

    Still in committee since March 10, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4523 · Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."

    Sent March 9, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 10 days

  • Senate Bill 1370 · Requires new flooring for schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified mercury-free.*

    Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3306 · Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services contract assigned to new owner.

    Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4081 · Regulates pay-off of trade-in vehicles and certain vehicle title releases.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4085 · Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*

    Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4086 · "Free Means Free Act"; prohibits misleading advertising of free products.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4101 · Requires retailers to lock up or place bath salts behind counter.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4196 · Prohibits sale of crib bumpers.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4222 · Creates "New Jersey Kratom Protection Act."

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4271 · Prohibits towing companies from requiring owners of stolen motor vehicles to pay fee to release vehicles from storage facilities under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since February 19, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 4048 · Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services contract assigned to new owner.

    Sent February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 35 days

  • Assembly Bill 266 · Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 267 · Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 286 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs display list of all registered ticket brokers on division's website.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 436 · Requires vehicle identification number be stamped on catalytic converters of motor vehicles.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 455 · Requires cancellation option for any subscription service and establishes certain standards pertaining to use of negative option features.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 495 · Prohibits sale of certain lithium-ion devices; establishes restrictions on sale, lease, or rental of certain bicycles and scooters; creates fire risk awareness campaigns.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 513 · Requires Internet service providers to keep confidential subscriber's personally identifiable information unless subscriber authorizes Internet service provider in writing to disclose information.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 583 · Prohibits the sale of adulterated candy in New Jersey.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 590 · Permits installation of GPS navigation devices which do not obstruct motor vehicle operator's vision.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 603 · Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from imposing surcharges on consumer credit card purchases.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 708 · Requires truck and van rental companies to photograph authorized user.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 797 · Establishes requirements and prohibitions for sale and distribution of certain products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 865 · Requires certain disclosures regarding lithium ion powered electric vehicles.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 886 · Establishes certain requirements for asserting cause of action under consumer fraud act and limits awarding of attorneys' fees.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1019 · Limits service fees charged to restaurants by third-party food takeout and delivery applications.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1089 · Includes certain canvassing and solicitation activities as violation of consumer fraud act.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1120 · Prohibits owner or operator of parking facility from preventing customer from leaving due to malfunction of parking facility payment process.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1140 · Allows termination of motor vehicle lease in event of death; prohibits imposition of fee for early termination.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

  • Assembly Bill 1158 · Requires issuance of raincheck for unavailable good or service advertised by digital coupon.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1310 · "Used Car Buyers' Bill of Rights"; prohibits certain "as is" sales of used motor vehicles.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 65 days

  • Assembly Bill 1340 · Requires Administrative Office of the Courts to collect and publish statistical information about consumer debt lawsuits.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1382 · "Consumer Legal Funding Act."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1415 · Prohibits revival of certain time-barred consumer debt litigation claims.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1514 · Requires new flooring for schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified mercury-free.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 65 days

  • Assembly Bill 1544 · Modifies current law on ticket sales and resales.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1554 · Increases presumed mark-up rate for retailer selling cigarettes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1617 · "CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture, sale, and possession of substances containing kratom.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1636 · Classifies 7 Hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I drug and bans sale of products containing substance.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1651 · "Mattress Stewardship Act;" requires mattress producers to join stewardship organization and implement mattress stewardship program.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days

  • Assembly Bill 1740 · Prohibits sale of cosmetic products and personal care products containing 1,4-dioxane.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1846 · Expands available protections against fraudulent recording of quitclaim deed.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1852 · Requires certain notifications and free credit reports for customers following breach of security of personal information within business or public entity.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1854 · Prohibits sale of certain cleaning products containing triclosan.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1855 · Requires certain restaurant chains to provide sodium information for items offered for sale.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1857 · Prohibits use of chlorpyrifos insecticide.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1881 · Requires reflective material on children's Halloween costumes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1921 · Concerns credit card interchange fees and consumer protection.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1922 · Requires disclosure of usual and customary price for merchandise offered in certain advertisements.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1923 · Prohibits providers of commercial mobile service and developers of mobile application from disclosing customer's global position system data to third parties under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 1959 · Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1982 · Requires business using text-based chat to offer transcription of chat to consumer.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 142 days

  • Assembly Bill 2002 · "Tariff Transparency Act;" requires disclosure of final retail price attributable to tariffs and other import taxes.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2015 · Requires manufacturer of recalled medical devices to provide replacement device or pay for replacement device under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2031 · Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2059 · Eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

  • Assembly Bill 2063 · Prohibits sale and distribution of nail products containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2118 · Prohibits self-service storage facilities from charging certain punitive fees to consumers paying with vouchers under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2153 · Prohibits person experiencing coin shortage from charging consumers higher price for cash payment.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2244 · Bans carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, flame resistant chemicals, and volatile organic compounds from certain hair products.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2411 · Prohibits manipulation of certain caller identification information.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2420 · Requires disclosure of data recording devices in motor vehicles; limits access to recorded data.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2492 · Expands number of health care professions profiled under "New Jersey Health Care Consumer Information Act."

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2568 · Prohibits increase of staple food prices more than once per day.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2615 · Prohibits wholesale dealers from price gouging sale of physical goods.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2629 · Requires disclosure of portion of retail price attributable to tariffs.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 2992 · Excludes paraffin used in manufacture of candles from petroleum products gross receipts tax.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3020 · Concerns event venues and availability of emergency medical services providers at certain events.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3069 · Requires food manufacturers to disclose new food additives not reported to FDA.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3070 · Prohibits several substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3114 · Requires DCA to track natural disaster-related spending by State and local government.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3121 · Requires notification of rent leveling controls at time of closing of real estate transaction.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

  • Assembly Bill 3125 · Limits perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in menstrual products.*

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days

  • Assembly Bill 3129 · Establishes "Gluten-free Certification Program" for restaurants.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3165 · Requires telemarketers making sales calls to display name and telephone number on any caller identification service.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3256 · Requires restaurant to disclose mandatory gratuity to patrons.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3259 · Requires retail food establishments to provide disclosures for certain caffeinated beverages.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

  • Assembly Bill 3288 · Prohibits transportation network companies from engaging in surge pricing during state of emergency.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3318 · Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3328 · Prohibits sale of certain products using advertisements alluding to controlled dangerous substances or analogs.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3339 · Revises requirements for disclosure of a breach of security of certain computerized records containing personal information.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3341 · Permits certain consumers up to five business days to cancel home improvement contracts and up to three days to cancel certain consumer goods contracts.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

  • Assembly Bill 3353 · Requires certain disclosures under motor vehicle lease.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3430 · "End Tesla Exception Act"; repeals statute permitting Tesla and other zero emission vehicle manufacturers to sell vehicles directly to consumers.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3457 · Requires reporting agencies to report to Division of Consumer Affairs number of free consumer reports furnished to New Jersey resident consumers annually.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3657 · Prohibits circumventing security measures for certain online ticket sales.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3707 · Prohibits membership club from limiting sale of motor fuel to members of club.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3716 · Requires rental car company to provide notice to renter to delete personal information from motor vehicle computer system upon return of vehicle.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3736 · Prohibits gender-based price discrimination.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3738 · Prohibits business entities from selling or manufacturing certain personal flotation devices not approved by United States Coast Guard.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3756 · Prohibits certain uses of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3767 · Creates requirements for certain long-term real estate listing contracts.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3926 · Prohibits collection of biometric identifier information by public or private entity under certain circumstances.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3929 · Prohibits use of biometric surveillance system by business entity under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3976 · Requires issuance of refund or credit for tickets purchased through reseller or ticket resale website for events that get postponed.

    Still in committee since January 13, 2026

  • Assembly Bill 3986 · Requires towing companies accept electronically transmitted authorization of vehicle release to third party.

    Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the General Assembly