New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4846 — Prohibits landlords from using certain living situations as cause for eviction of residential tenants.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCU

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits landlords from evicting residential tenants based on certain living situations.

This bill seeks to prevent landlords from using specific living circumstances as reasons for evicting residential tenants. However, the detailed provisions of the bill are not available.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may provide greater security for workers who are residential tenants facing eviction.

Summary

Resid. tenants-proh landlords using cert living situations as cause for eviction

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCU

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

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 S 4846 do?
Resid. tenants-proh landlords using cert living situations as cause for eviction
Who sponsors S 4846?
S 4846 is sponsored by Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4846?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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