Bill > A3973

This bill establishes an independent State Office of Consumer within the Legislative Branch of New Jersey's state government. The office will be led by a director, appointed by consensus of the legislative leaders, who will serve a six-year term and cannot hold elected office for two years after their term. The office will conduct routine assessments of the responsiveness and accessibility of local, school district, state, and health insurance company offices, as well as the user-friendliness of their websites. The director has the authority to appoint staff, obtain professional services, and request assistance from other state agencies to carry out the office's duties. The office will report monthly on its activities to the Governor and Legislature.

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