Requires front-loading clothes washing machines and dryers to have child safety locks; requires installation of safety locks and warning for machines previously purchased without child safety locks.

This bill requires all new front-loading washing machines and dryers sold in New Jersey to have child safety locks that prevent small children from opening the door. It also mandates manufacturers to provide free safety lock installations for existing machines sold without them, and vendors must notify consumers about the risks and provide warning stickers. The law addresses a documented safety risk: since 2014, the CPSC reported at least three child deaths and 3,000 injuries from children becoming trapped in these appliances. It directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and consumers who own front-loading machines purchased before the law takes effect.