New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 4588 — Requires owners of certain multiple dwellings of three or more floors to provide priority status to senior citizens and disabled residents moving to lower floors.

Last action — REP/ACA 2RA

  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 March 10, 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

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill gives priority status to seniors and disabled residents moving to lower floors in certain buildings.

This bill requires owners of multiple dwellings with three or more floors to prioritize senior citizens and disabled residents when they seek to move to lower floors. It also mandates that information about this priority be posted visibly in the building.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means more accessible living options for seniors and disabled residents in multi-floor buildings.
  • Families: Families with senior or disabled members may find it easier for their loved ones to move to lower floors.

Summary

Multiple dwellings-prov priority status to cert residents moving to lower floors

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html March 11, 2026

Action History

  1. REP/ACA 2RA

  2. INT 1RA REF AHO

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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 A 4588 do?
Multiple dwellings-prov priority status to cert residents moving to lower floors
Who sponsors A 4588?
A 4588 is sponsored by Murphy, Carol A. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4588?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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