New Jersey Bans Hidden Fees

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill just signed an executive order cracking down on “junk fees” — those sneaky, hidden charges that pop up at checkout for tickets, hotels, or loans. The goal? Full price transparency, no more bait-and-switch tactics buried in fine print. State agencies must now identify deceptive fees and enforce new rules, while the Attorney General’s office will issue warnings and pursue lawsuits. The move targets fees that hurt working families, renters, and seniors most — especially those that force you to pay to access your own money. This effort is part of a broader affordability push, contrasting sharply with past administrations that weakened consumer protections. New Jersey is also investigating major cases, including a $hundreds-of-millions lawsuit against OneMain Financial for deceptive loan fees — one of twelve states joining the fight. This is about fairness: bringing hidden costs into the open and ending surprise charges that add up fast. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47f66555ec278103