S.526

Invalidates consumer contracts which require a waiver of right to file a consumer complaint.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S526 invalidates consumer contracts that require consumers to waive their right to file a complaint.

New Jersey S526 amends existing consumer protection laws to invalidate any consumer contract, including arbitration agreements, that require consumers to waive their right to contact law enforcement or other entities to report a complaint. The bill also nullifies any contract language that requires consumers to waive rights provided by the consumer fraud act, the used car lemon law, and other consumer protection laws. This change ensures that consumers cannot be forced to forfeit their legal rights as part of a contract.

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Current
Commerce Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee