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NJ S526
NJ S526Invalidates consumer contracts which require a waiver of right to file a consumer complaint.
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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 invalidates any consumer contract, including any arbitration agreement, that contains language requiring a consumer to waive the right to contact a law enforcement agency, State, county, or municipal department or agency, or any other entity for the purposes of reporting a consumer complaint. The bill also invalidates any consumer contract containing language that requires a consumer to waive substantive rights provided by the consumer fraud act, the used car lemon law, and other consumer protection laws.
AI Summary
This bill invalidates any part of a consumer contract that forces a consumer to give up their right to report a complaint to law enforcement, government agencies, or any other entity, or to waive their fundamental rights under important consumer protection laws like the consumer fraud act or the used car lemon law. This means that even if a contract includes an arbitration agreement, which is a way to resolve disputes outside of court, it cannot prevent a consumer from reporting issues or exercising their legal protections.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S526 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/526_I1.HTM |
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