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A 6133

Establishes a warranty for new consumer goods with a purchase price of five hundred dollars or more per unit

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano and 2 co-sponsors

Establishes a state-level warranty for new consumer goods priced at $500+ per unit, protecting buyers and mandating warranty duties on manufacturers and retailers.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · A 6133

Summary of Bill A 6133

Overview

Bill A 6133 establishes a warranty requirement for new consumer goods purchased at or above $500 per unit. The bill is currently listed as REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION. It was introduced on November 30, 2025. The companion Senate bill is S 4347, with related prior-session bills A 10315 and A 4298.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a state-level warranty framework for new consumer goods meeting the price threshold of $500 per unit.
  • Provide a consumer protection mechanism to address defects or issues with eligible new goods (specific warranty terms are not detailed in the provided information).

Key Provisions (as available)

  • Establishes a warranty for new consumer goods priced at $500 or more per unit.
  • Specific terms of the warranty (duration, coverage, remedies, transferability, exclusions) are not included in the provided information.
  • Likely assigns administration or enforcement to the state’s Consumer Affairs and Protection authority, given the committee referral.

Who Is Affected

  • Consumers purchasing new consumer goods priced at $500 per unit or more.
  • Manufacturers and retailers of eligible goods, who would be subject to the warranty requirements.
  • State enforcement or regulatory agencies, notably the Department or office responsible for Consumer Affairs and Protection.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: November 30, 2025.
  • Legislative Action: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection (listed twice in the provided actions; may indicate duplicate entries in the record).
  • Status: Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection.
  • Related/Broader Context:
    • Companion bill in the Senate: S 4347.
    • Prior-session related bills: A 10315 and A 4298.
  • Next steps (typical legislative path): Committee review and markup, potential floor votes in the respective chamber, and possible cross-filed actions in the other chamber.

Potential Impacts

  • Consumers: Potential enhanced warranty protections for expensive new goods.
  • Retailers and Manufacturers: Possible new compliance obligations regarding warranty terms and remedies.
  • State Regulators: Increased regulatory responsibilities to implement, monitor, and enforce the warranty provisions.

Notes

  • The detailed substantive provisions (e.g., warranty duration, covered items, remedies, enforcement mechanisms, cost-shifting, and remedies for non-compliance) are not specified in the information provided. If available, reviewing the bill text and any fiscal notes would clarify these aspects and the bill’s practical impact.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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