Governor Murphy has enacted a new law aimed at protecting seniors and long-term care patients from early termination fees on telecommunication services. The legislation, known as Bill S-684, was sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30). It mandates that cable, phone, and internet companies allow customers to cancel their service contracts without incurring fees if they are referred by a physician to a long-term care facility for a stay of at least 90 days.
Senator Singer expressed his support for the bill, stating, “Today marks a significant victory for individuals in long-term care facilities. Those who are unable to use services like cable, phone, or internet due to medical needs shouldn’t be penalized with early termination fees. This new law ensures that individuals can easily cancel their contracts, so they can focus on what matters most, their health and wellbeing.”
The full text of Bill S-684 is available online for public access.
