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S 1413

Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to create open data portal and provide certain datasets online.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Lagana and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey must create a public online data portal for Division of Consumer Affairs datasets to increase transparency and consumer access to enforcement and complaint information.

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Bill Summary · S 1413

Legislative bill overview

S 1413 requires New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs to establish an open data portal and make specified datasets publicly accessible online. The bill mandates the creation of a centralized digital repository where consumers and the public can access consumer protection-related information maintained by the division.

Why is this important

Open data initiatives increase government transparency and allow consumers, researchers, and policymakers to identify trends in complaints, enforcement actions, and industry violations. Public access to this data can help consumers make informed decisions and enable advocacy groups to identify patterns of misconduct that warrant regulatory attention.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Determining which datasets can be safely released without exposing personal information of complainants or subjects of investigations
  • Implementation costs and timelines: The fiscal impact of building and maintaining an open data portal, including IT infrastructure and staff resources
  • Data standardization requirements: Clarifying what datasets must be included, in what formats, and how frequently they need updating to ensure consistency and usability

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

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