New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

A 1140 — Allows termination of motor vehicle lease in event of death; prohibits imposition of fee for early termination.

Last action — REP REF ACE

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill allows early termination of vehicle leases without fees upon the lessee's death.

This bill permits the early termination of motor vehicle leases if the lessee dies, prohibiting any fees for early termination. It also requires dealers to inform lessees about this option in their contracts.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can terminate vehicle leases without added costs after the death of a loved one.

Summary

Motor vehicle lease-allows termination in event of death and prohibits fee

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 15, 2025

Action History

  1. REP REF ACE

  2. INT 1RA REF ACO

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (113)

113 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 1140 do?
Motor vehicle lease-allows termination in event of death and prohibits fee
Who sponsors A 1140?
A 1140 is sponsored by Sampson, William B., Danielsen, Joe (Democrat), Quijano, Annette (Democrat), Coughlin, Craig J. (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), Sampson IV, William B. (Democrat), and Brennan, Katie (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 1140?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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