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NJ A2635

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher DePhillips

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Sheriffs, constables, state investigators, Special Civil Part court officers, court attendants, and other authorized persons must be permitted to enter gated residential communities and multi-unit buildings to serve legal documents on residents

  • Security guards and other personnel controlling access must allow entry to authorized process servers upon presentation of photo identification and the legal document to be served

  • Personnel who refuse to permit entry to authorized process servers commit a petty disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to 30 days imprisonment, a fine up to $500, or both

  • Applies to any location where security personnel must approve or facilitate visitor entry beyond the entrance or lobby area

Legislative Description

Requires personnel at gated communities and multi-unit complexes to allow service of process.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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