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NJ A4329

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires retirement community multiple dwellings with 50+ units in municipalities with violent crime rates exceeding 6 per 1,000 persons to provide 24-hour security monitoring via video surveillance cameras at all exits, entrances, and common areas where criminal incidents occurred in the past 12 months

  • Buildings with 75+ dwelling units must have 24-hour monitoring by on-site licensed security guards in addition to video surveillance, with recordings maintained for at least 60 days

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Community Affairs to require lobby or interior common area security in lower-crime municipalities upon evidence of persistent criminal activity against building residents

  • Requires the Commissioner, in consultation with the Attorney General, to annually notify affected retirement communities of their security obligations based on Uniform Crime Reports from the New Jersey State Police

  • Takes effect immediately but remains inoperative for approximately six months to allow time for promulgation of rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Concerns security measures for retirement communities and other hotels and multiple dwellings.

Aging and Human Services

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Aging and Human Services Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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