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A 4297

Establishes training and registration requirements for patient care technicians

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Jensen

Retailers must honor digital coupons with a 60-day raincheck if an item is out of stock, otherwise violating consumer protection laws.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 4297

Summary of Bill A 4297 (Introduced Version)

Note: The bill’s stated title references training and registration requirements for patient care technicians, but the introduced text provided below concerns digital coupons and rainchecks. A potential mismatch between the title and the introduced language is flagged at the end of this summary.

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4297
  • Title (as listed): Establishes training and registration requirements for patient care technicians
  • Introduced: May 6, 2024
  • Primary Sponsor: Josh Jensen
  • Status: Referred to HEALTH (most recent action shown: 2025-02-04)

Purpose

The introduced version appears to establish consumer protection standards related to digital coupons and rainchecks. It aims to ensure retailers honor advertised digital promotions when items are not in stock, by requiring a raincheck option for at least 60 days at the advertised terms.

Key Provisions

  • Raincheck Requirement: If an item advertised via a digital coupon is not in stock, retailers must provide a raincheck for not less than 60 days that allows the consumer to obtain the same product, service, or benefit at the same price/discount/terms as the digital coupon.
  • Unlawful Practice: Violations are treated as an unlawful practice under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (P.L.1960, c.39; C.56:8-1 et seq.).
  • Definitions:
    • Digital Coupon: Any store coupon, rebate, or discount advertised in a weekly circular or over the Internet, redeemable at a retail location, obtainable via a consumer’s device (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet).
    • Raincheck: A written statement allowing purchase of designated merchandise at the previously advertised price.
  • Effective Date: Immediate upon enactment.

Penalties and Enforcement

  • Monetary Penalties: Up to $10,000 for a first offense; up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses.
  • Additional Remedies: Cease and desist orders by the Attorney General; possibility of punitive damages, treble damages, and costs to the injured party under the Consumer Fraud Act.

Affected Parties

  • Retailers offering digital coupons at retail locations.
  • Consumers who purchase or attempt to purchase items via digital coupons.
  • State enforcement authorities (Attorney General) and courts applying the Consumer Fraud Act.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced in the Assembly on May 6, 2024, and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.
  • Listed action on 2025-02-04 as referred to HEALTH (twice in the record).
  • Related/Broader Context: Companion bill S 3832; prior-session related bills A 7320 and A 3290.

Important Note

There appears to be a mismatch between the bill’s title (training and registration for patient care technicians) and the introduced text (digital coupon rainchecks). If the user’s interest is specifically in a healthcare technician training/registration bill, please provide the correct text or confirm to proceed with a summary based on the healthcare-focused provisions.

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

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