New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4555 — Provides exemption from three-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCM

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Exempts certain home improvement contracts from the three-day cancellation requirement in emergencies.

This bill allows home improvement contracts to be exempt from the three-day cancellation period if there is a genuine emergency. This change is intended to address urgent home repair situations.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you can move forward with urgent home repairs without a waiting period.

Summary

Home improv. contract-3 day cancellation provision in case of bona fide emerg.

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 29, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 56:8-137.

  • N.J.S.A. 56:8-137

    "Bona fide emergency" means any condition existing on the consumer's residential or non-commercial property or its existing home improvements, which renders, or has the capability to render, the residential or non-commercial property or its existing home improvements uninhabitable or unusable, or causes harm or damage, or has the capability to cause harm or damage, to the residential or non-commercial property or its existing home improvements, and includes, but shall not be limited to, conditions significantly affecting the heating or cooling system, electrical system, plumbing system, ventilation system, roof or outer walls of the residential or non-commercial property.

    amended

Action History

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4555 do?
Home improv. contract-3 day cancellation provision in case of bona fide emerg.
Who sponsors S 4555?
S 4555 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4555?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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