"Hotel Franchisee Fairness and Market Access Act."

The Hotel Franchisee Fairness and Market Access Act aims to protect hotel operators in New Jersey from restrictive practices imposed by brand owners. It requires franchisors to stop forcing franchisees to buy unrelated goods, ensures they receive full rebates from vendors, and mandates compensation for guests who use loyalty points. The bill also prevents brand owners from opening competing hotels in a franchisee's exclusive area without consent and restricts unilateral changes to contracts unless they involve health or safety. These rules are designed to increase transparency and fairness in franchise agreements while preserving essential brand standards.