S.1101

Requires front-loading clothes washing machines and dryers to have child safety locks; requires installation of safety locks and warning for machines previously purchased without child safety locks.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1101 mandates child safety locks on front-loading clothes washing machines and dryers, requiring installation on previously sold machines.

New Jersey S1101 aims to enhance child safety by requiring all front-loading clothes washing machines and dryers to be equipped with child safety locks. The bill mandates that manufacturers provide safety locks for machines sold without them prior to the bill's effective date, with installation to be coordinated by the vendor at the manufacturer's expense. Additionally, vendors must issue warning notices and stickers to consumers who previously purchased machines without child safety locks.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee