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NJ A2635
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher DePhillips
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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