The bill, designated as C.56:12-102, mandates that service providers in New Jersey must allow service recipients to pause or cancel their contracts for telecommunications, cable television, or Internet services when they are admitted to long-term care facilities. Specifically, service recipients can pause their contracts without incurring additional fees for a minimum of 90 days, after which the contract will be canceled if the recipient remains in the facility. The bill also requires service providers to offer a standard form for contract pause or cancellation, which must be completed by the service recipient and their physician. If a representative is acting on behalf of the service recipient, they must provide proof of their authority along with the standard form.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that service providers may request written proof of the service recipient's admission to a long-term care facility, which can be satisfied by a notice and a physician's letter. Importantly, the bill clarifies that service recipients are still responsible for returning any equipment and paying for unreturned equipment charges, as well as any amounts owed for purchased equipment. The act will take effect on the first day of the 12th month following its enactment.