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NJ A1668

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a late filing fee of $10 per day (capped at $500) on residential property deeds submitted for recording more than 90 days after delivery to the grantee
  • Exempts deeds held in escrow, State entities, and cases where the county recording office is closed on the deadline day
  • Requires the agent or third party responsible for delays to pay the late fee rather than passing it through to the grantee
  • Mandates that all late filing fee proceeds be deposited into the county's Homelessness Housing Trust Fund
  • Requires deeds to include a statement of the delivery date to the grantee in addition to the consideration amount

Legislative Description

Encourages timely recording of residential deeds.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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