Provides rental and lease protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
This bill protects tenants who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking from housing discrimination. Landlords cannot evict, refuse to renew, or deny rentals based on a tenant’s victim status. To qualify, tenants must provide documentation like restraining orders, law enforcement records, medical reports, or certifications from domestic violence specialists. Violating this law could lead to civil lawsuits where victims recover damages, attorney fees, and court costs. The bill amends New Jersey's eviction statutes to explicitly prohibit housing decisions based on victim status.
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in committee
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
P
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Webber
RRepublican
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