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NJ S4939
Bill
Status
12/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Britnee Timberlake
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Governor to issue an executive order during a federal government shutdown protecting eligible residents from eviction or foreclosure removal from residential properties
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Defines "eligible residents" as furloughed federal employees receiving unemployment or working without pay during the shutdown, and recipients of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Allows eviction and foreclosure proceedings to continue, but stays enforcement of possession judgments, removal warrants, and writs of possession during the executive order period
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Provides exceptions permitting removal when a court determines enforcement is necessary in the interest of justice, or when eviction is not based on nonpayment or late payment of rent
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Executive order protections remain in effect for up to one month following the end of the federal government shutdown
Legislative Description
Concerns prohibition of certain residential tenant evictions and removals due to residential foreclosure during federal government shutdown.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
12/4/2025