New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 3817 — Requires business using text-based chat support to offer transcript of chat to consumer under limited circumstances.*

Last action — REP/SCA 2RS

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill requires businesses using chat support to offer transcripts to consumers upon request.

The bill mandates that businesses using text-based chat must provide consumers an option to receive a chat transcript at the conclusion of their interaction. It also requires clear notice of this option to consumers.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers will have the right to receive a transcript of their chat interactions with businesses.

Summary

Text-based chat-requires business offer transcription of chat to consumer

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html March 06, 2026

Action History

  1. REP/SCA 2RS

  2. INT 1RS REF SCM

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3817 do?
Text-based chat-requires business offer transcription of chat to consumer
Who sponsors S 3817?
S 3817 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 3817?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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