New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5585 — Concerns senior housing rental property exemption from municipal rent control ordinance.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AHO

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill addresses exemptions for senior housing from municipal rent control laws.

This bill concerns the application of municipal rent control ordinances specifically for senior housing rental properties. It aims to clarify how these properties are treated under rent control regulations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with seniors may encounter different rental costs depending on the applicability of local rent control to senior housing.

Summary

Senior housing rental property-concerns exemption, mun. rent control ordinance

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AHO

Sponsors

  • Vincent M. Kearney · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Kearney, Vincent M.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5585 do?
Senior housing rental property-concerns exemption, mun. rent control ordinance
Who sponsors A 5585?
A 5585 is sponsored by Kearney, Vincent M..
What is the current status of A 5585?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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