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Senate Bill S1890 and Assembly Bill A2138 have passed both houses of the New Jersey Legislature and been signed by the governor. For the first time, the measure creates a license for home improvement contractors. The legislation is intended to protect New Jersey consumers from businesses that fail to complete their work or do a shoddy job. The stories of "ripped off" consumers are legion.

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