New JerseyYouth groups could not require specific hotels for participation
If passed, groups that serve children, including schools, could not require people to use a chosen travel agent, lodging provider, or transportation company to participate.
What it does
Groups serving children, including schools, could not require a chosen travel agent, place to stay, or transportation provider for participation. Breaking this rule would violate consumer fraud law.
Argument forFamilies could choose a cheaper place to stay without losing a child's eligibility for a youth group's activity.
Argument againstYouth event organizers might find it harder to track room bookings if families use hotels outside the event's designated housing block.
More detail
Groups serving children could not require participants to use a designated travel agent, lodging provider, or transportation company. It covers sports groups, schools, and other organizations that provide activities or services to people under 18. The ban applies when using the designated provider is required to join an activity or service. Breaking this rule would violate New Jersey's consumer fraud law. 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 17Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security CommitteeIntroduced
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