New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 386 — Requires certain residential buildings to have fire barriers in common attic areas.

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 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 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 requires fire barriers in common attic areas of certain residential buildings.

This legislation mandates that qualified residential buildings install fire barriers in common attic spaces to slow fire spread. It also outlines the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Community Affairs in establishing regulations for compliance.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill aims to enhance safety for families living in multi-story residential buildings by reducing fire hazards.

Summary

Fire barriers, common attic areas-certain residential buildings required to have

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 11, 2025

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SCU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 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 386 do?
Fire barriers, common attic areas-certain residential buildings required to have
Who sponsors S 386?
S 386 is sponsored by Wimberly, Benjie E. and Stack, Brian P. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 386?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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