New JerseyPeople sued over consumer debt would answer without filing fees
On the 90th day after enactment, people sued over consumer debt in New Jersey Superior Court would pay no fee to answer or file certain claims.
What it does
People sued to collect consumer debt would pay no fee to enter a case, answer, or file certain claims in New Jersey Superior Court, starting on the 90th day after enactment.
Argument forPaying no fee for these filings could make it easier for people sued over consumer debt to answer a case or bring a claim.
Argument againstWhere courts would otherwise charge for these filings, the rule could reduce the fees they collect from consumer debt cases.
More detail
Courts would charge no fee for a person to enter the case, answer, or file certain claims. The rule would cover people sued in New Jersey Superior Court civil cases, including small claims, over debt mainly for personal, family, or household use, consumer credit, or medical debt. The case must seek payment of consumer debt or related fees or costs. Covered claims are against the person suing, another defendant, or a new person brought into the case. The no-fee rule would start on the 90th day after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 5Reported and Referred to Assembly Judiciary CommitteeLatest
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs CommitteeIntroduced
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