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NJ A1543
NJ A1543Requires cable television, direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in advertised price to consumers.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires cable television, direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in advertised price to consumers.
AI Summary
This bill requires cable television (CATV), direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in the advertised price to consumers in New Jersey. This includes fees such as broadcast programming, administrative and service, regional sports network, and equipment fees. The companies are not required to include taxes, fees, or charges that they are required by federal or state law to charge and itemize separately on the bill. However, the companies must indicate that such additional taxes, fees, or charges may apply. Violations of this law are considered an unlawful practice under the state's Consumer Fraud Act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Daniel Benson (D)*,
Paul Moriarty (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Herbert Conaway (D),
Angelica Jimenez (D),
Gabriela Mosquera (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1543 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1543_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1543_I1.PDF |
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