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NJ S1056

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits depository institutions in New Jersey from discriminating against mortgage loan applicants based on familial status, including loan availability, terms, and conditions

  • Defines "familial status" to include natural, adoptive, and resource family parents; those with legal custody, guardianship, or visitation rights; pregnant individuals; and those in the process of securing custody of a minor

  • Allows victims of discrimination to bring civil lawsuits and recover actual damages, reasonable attorneys' fees, and court costs

  • Empowers the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to investigate violations, hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and order institutions to cease unlawful practices

  • Imposes a $10,000 penalty per offense for depository institutions that continue discriminatory practices after being ordered to stop by the commissioner

Legislative Description

Requires EDA to create needs-matching website for eligible entities.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

10/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations10/10/2024
Economic Growth1/9/2024

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