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NJ S3309
Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act."
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Introduced
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
In Committee
06/19/2025
06/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act"; revises motor vehicle franchise agreements.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act" to address the power imbalance between motor vehicle franchisors (manufacturers) and franchisees (dealers). The bill introduces several key provisions: first, it requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to include open recall notices when issuing vehicle registration documents, providing links to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database. Second, it mandates that motor vehicle franchisors compensate franchisees at a rate of 1.5% per month if recall parts are not available within 30 days of a stop-sale or do-not-drive notice. The bill also expands franchisees' legal standing to file administrative petitions or lawsuits against franchisors and significantly revises reimbursement rules for warranty, recall, and service-related repairs. These changes aim to protect franchisees from unfair practices, ensure fair compensation for repair work, and ultimately improve consumer access to vehicle safety services by supporting independent dealerships. The legislative findings emphasize the ongoing disparity in bargaining power between manufacturers and dealers and the importance of maintaining a competitive and consumer-friendly motor vehicle marketplace.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (26)
Tony Bucco (R)*,
Nick Scutari (D)*,
Carmen Amato (R),
Jon Bramnick (R),
John Burzichelli (D),
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D),
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Vin Gopal (D),
Owen Henry (R),
Jim Holzapfel (R),
John McKeon (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Paul Moriarty (D),
Joe Pennacchio (R),
Vince Polistina (R),
Nellie Pou (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Holly Schepisi (R),
Bob Singer (R),
Troy Singleton (D),
Bob Smith (D),
Parker Space (R),
Douglas Steinhardt (R),
Latham Tiver (R),
Shirley Turner (D),
Andrew Zwicker (D),
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading (on 06/19/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3309 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3309_U1.HTM |
Analysis - Statement SSG 6/19/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3309_S1.PDF |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3309_I1.HTM |
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