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NJ A4483

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kenyatta Stewart

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands window guard requirements to protect children 13 years and under (up from 10) and persons with disabilities in rental units and multiple dwellings
  • Removes the tenant request requirement, making window guard installation mandatory when qualifying residents move in; also requires window guards to include a chime or sound-producing capability
  • Mandates biennial inspections of multiple dwellings and authorizes municipalities to require inspections of residential rentals, with fees up to $100 per inspection paid by landlords
  • Increases civil penalties for violations to $500-$2,000 per violation and $2,000-$10,000 for continuing violations; landlords may face manslaughter charges if non-compliance contributes to a death
  • Allows tenants to request relocation to another unit until violations are remedied, and prohibits passing window guard costs to tenants

Legislative Description

“Justin Christian El-Abiad, Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis, Zahir Atkins, and Sebastien Manzalaoui Act"; revises window guard requirements in certain residential rental units and multiple dwellings.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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