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NJ S2076
NJ S2076Requires printers to display average cost per 1,000 printed pages and ink cartridges to display yield.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill makes it an unlawful practice to sell a printer without information indicating the average cost per 1,000 printed pages for black text and, if applicable, color printing. It is also an unlawful practice, under the bill, to sell an ink cartridge without information indicating the ink cartridge's yield. This information would have to be included on the printer's or ink cartridge's packaging, or on a conspicuously attached label or tag. The bill specifies that the average cost per page is to be calculated by dividing the manufacturer's suggested retail price for the printer's cartridges by their yield. Yield is to be determined using standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. A violation of this bill is an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act which is punishable by a monetary penalty of not more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense. Additionally, a violation can result in cease and desist orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to the injured party.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when printers are sold, their packaging must clearly display the average cost per 1,000 printed pages for both black and color printing, calculated by dividing the manufacturer's suggested retail price of the ink cartridges by their "yield," which refers to the number of pages a cartridge can print as determined by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. Similarly, ink cartridges themselves must display their yield on their packaging, also determined by ISO standards. Violations of these requirements are considered unlawful practices under consumer fraud laws, punishable by fines of up to $10,000 for a first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, and can also lead to cease and desist orders from the Attorney General, punitive damages, and treble damages for injured parties.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2076 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2076_I1.HTM |
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