S 3999 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits photo identification requirement for residential rental application.

This bill prohibits landlords, their agents, and third-party screening vendors in New Jersey from requiring photo identification as part of a residential rental application or making approval contingent on providing such ID. It directly affects prospective tenants seeking to rent apartments and the property management companies or brokers they interact with. The law classifies violations as unlawful practices under state consumer fraud statutes, allowing tenants to sue for $1,000 per offense plus attorney fees. The restrictions apply to all rental applications for units leased for at least one month, excluding owner-occupied properties with three or fewer units and transient lodging like hotels.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Angela McKnight
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