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NJ S4642

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Raj Mukherji

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipal governing bodies to adopt an ordinance or resolution allowing single exit stairways to serve residential buildings (Group R-2 occupancy) up to six stories

  • Permits the first floor to be used for non-residential purposes if classified as nonhazardous occupancy by the Commissioner and served by entrances separate from residential floors

  • Applies only to new development applications submitted after the bill's effective date, not existing structures or pending applications

  • Requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to publish regulatory guidance and a model ordinance on the Department's website for municipalities to use

  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment, with the Commissioner permitted to take preparatory actions before that date

Legislative Description

Permits single exit stairwells in certain new residential buildings under State Uniform Construction Code.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

6/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs6/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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