New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

A 4218 — Provides rental and lease protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Last action — REP REF AJU

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  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 February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill provides rental and lease protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

This legislation seeks to establish protections for individuals who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in their rental agreements. It aims to ensure that these victims have secure housing options and are not unfairly evicted due to their circumstances.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill helps families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking by providing them protections in their housing arrangements.

Summary

Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking-prov. rental/lease prot

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html February 20, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1; N.J.S.A. 46:8-9.6.

  • N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1

    Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the removal of a lessee or tenant or the assigns, under-tenants or legal representatives of such lessee or tenant from any house, building, mobile home or land in a mobile home park or tenement leased for residential purposes based upon such person's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 46:8-9.6

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    amended

Action History

  1. REP REF AJU

  2. INT 1RA REF ACW

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4218 do?
Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking-prov. rental/lease prot
Who sponsors A 4218?
A 4218 is sponsored by Murphy, Carol A. (Democrat), Haider, Shama A. (Democrat), and Webber, Jay (Republican).
What is the current status of A 4218?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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