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NJ S2946
Establishes task force to study technology and other methods used to reduce or eliminate telemarketing harassment and intimidation.
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Introduced
09/21/2020
09/21/2020
In Committee
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Crossed Over
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety a task force to study technology and other methods used to reduce or eliminate telemarketing harassment and intimidation. The purpose of this task for is to evaluate and make recommendations relating to the cost and feasibility of implementing appropriate technology and other methods to reduce incidents of telemarketing harassment and intimidation of consumers in this State. The task force is to consist of 11 members as follows: (1) the Attorney General, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Director of the Division of Rate Counsel, or their designees, who are to serve ex-officio; and (2) 8 public members who shall be appointed by the Governor, including a telecommunications technology expert from AT&T Communications of New Jersey, a telecommunications technology expert from Verizon New Jersey, a telecommunications technology expert from Verizon New Jersey with particular expertise in fiber optic technology, a representative from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), a representative from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and three senior citizens who have experienced telemarketing harassment and intimidation. The bill requires the task force is to issue a report to the Governor and to the Legislature, which is to include, but not be limited to, a cost-benefit analysis concerning the implementation of technology and other methods that may be used to reduce telemarketing harassment and intimidation in this State, the various options for financing the cost of implementation, any other information relevant to the subject of the report, and any draft legislation the task force deems appropriate to implement the purposes of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a task force in the Division of Consumer Affairs to study technology and other methods that can be used to reduce or eliminate telemarketing harassment and intimidation of consumers in New Jersey. The task force will consist of 11 members, including government officials and experts from various telecommunications companies, consumer advocacy groups, and senior citizens who have experienced telemarketing harassment. The task force is required to issue a report within 180 days of its initial meeting, which will include a cost-benefit analysis of implementing technology and other methods to address this issue, as well as options for financing the implementation and any draft legislation deemed necessary.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 03/25/2021)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S2946 |
BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3000/2946_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3000/2946_I1.PDF |
BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2946_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2946_I1.PDF |
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