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NJ A215

Invalidates consumer contracts which require a waiver of right to file a consumer complaint.


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Introduced
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 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 the 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 consumer contract, including arbitration agreements, that contains language requiring a consumer to waive their right to contact law enforcement or any other entity to report a consumer complaint. The bill also invalidates any consumer contract that requires the consumer to waive their substantive rights under consumer protection laws such as the Consumer Fraud Act and the Used Car Lemon Law.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 01/27/2016)

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