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signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 8, 2024

A 1507: Permits chair or booth rentals for the purpose of providing cosmetology and hairstyling services or ancillary services.

This New Jersey law (P.L.2023, c.231) permits licensed cosmetologists, hairstylists, and related professionals to rent individual chairs or booths within salons instead of requiring them to own or lease entire premises. Previously, practitioners needed full ownership or lease arrangements for their workspace. The change lowers startup costs for independent stylists and small businesses offering cosmetology, hairstyling, and ancillary services like nail care. It directly affects licensed practitioners seeking flexible workspace options without full business ownership.
Linda Carter (D) Shanique Speight (D) Vin Gopal (D) Angela McKnight (D) Steven V. Oroho (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 8, 2024

A 649: Expands purposes for which civil asset forfeiture funds may be used by law enforcement agency.

This bill expands the allowable uses of civil asset forfeiture funds (money from property seized in criminal cases) by New Jersey law enforcement agencies. It specifically adds community outreach, diversity training for officers, and minority recruitment programs to the list of permitted "law enforcement purposes." The bill codifies these additions to the existing definition, which already included crime prevention education, equipment purchases, and federal grant matching. These funds remain restricted to the law enforcement agency that contributed to the case that generated the forfeiture, and cannot be used for general budgetary purposes.
Mike Testa (R) Antwan McClellan (R) Troy Singleton (D) Angela McKnight (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · New Jersey · Senate Jan 8, 2024

S 762: Concerns certification of tax collectors.

This bill establishes new certification requirements for tax collectors in New Jersey municipalities. It mandates semi-annual exams covering lien enforcement, tax collection procedures, and municipal fiscal practices, requiring applicants to meet specific education (e.g., four-year degree or equivalent experience) and training (Municipal Tax Collection I-III courses) criteria. Tax collectors serving municipalities using the State fiscal year must now complete a separate State fiscal year certification course ($250 fee) and receive a special endorsement on their certificate. The law directly affects current and prospective tax collectors, with municipalities operating under the State fiscal year unable to appoint uncertified individuals for these roles.
Shavonda Sumter (D) Nellie Pou (D) Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)
signed · New Jersey · Senate Jan 8, 2024

S 765: Prohibits carrier from precluding dentist from billing covered person under certain circumstances.

This New Jersey bill (S 765) ensures patients can be billed directly by dentists when insurance won't pay for covered services, under specific conditions. Dentists must first provide written notice about payment responsibility, explain alternative options, get written patient consent, and accept the insurance-set payment amount. If a dentist charges more than the insurance-covered amount, they must refund the difference to the patient. The bill also prohibits insurance companies from using "down-coding" (reducing payment codes) or improper bundling of services to prevent dentists from collecting full fees, protecting both patients and providers from unexpected costs.
Pam Lampitt (D) Joe Pennacchio (R) Gary Schaer (D) Nellie Pou (D) Carol Murphy (D)
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