New JerseyDealers and carmakers could not offer certain feature subscriptions
For cars sold or leased in New Jersey, dealers and manufacturers could not charge recurring fees to use installed features that work without ongoing service costs.
What it does
For cars sold or leased in New Jersey, dealers and manufacturers could not offer subscriptions for features already installed when someone gets the car, if those features work without ongoing service costs.
Argument forDrivers could avoid recurring charges for features already in their cars that work without ongoing service costs.
Argument againstBuyers who want a feature only for certain months might lose the option to pay for it during those months.
More detail
Dealers and manufacturers would be barred from offering these subscriptions. An offer that breaks the rule would be an unlawful consumer practice. The rule covers dealers and manufacturers of cars sold or leased in New Jersey. It applies to convenience or safety features typically offered as upgrades. The feature must use parts already installed when the car is bought or leased. After activation, it must work without ongoing cost to the dealer, manufacturer, or service provider. Independent service providers are not covered by the ban. The ban would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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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
- Sep 14Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs CommitteeIntroduced
Consumer ProtectionTransportation