New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 385 — Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.

Last action — REF SBA

  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 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

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill sets fire safety standards for certain residential buildings using light frame construction.

This bill establishes fire safety regulations for new light frame residential buildings with multiple units, requiring precautions like sprinkler systems and fire watch wardens. It aims to enhance safety during construction and after completion.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Construction workers must adhere to enhanced fire safety protocols and have fire watch wardens present during non-working hours.

Summary

Light frame residential construction-establish fire safety and protocols

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 11, 2025

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 52:27D-198.4.

  • N.J.S.A. 52:27D-198.4

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    amended

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SCU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Wimberly, Benjie E.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 385 do?
Light frame residential construction-establish fire safety and protocols
Who sponsors S 385?
S 385 is sponsored by Wimberly, Benjie E., Stack, Brian P. (Democrat), and Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 385?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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