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NJ S3527

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act to protect civil and property rights of active duty Armed Forces members and New Jersey National Guard personnel serving under gubernatorial orders

  • Caps interest rates at 6% on obligations incurred before military service, including mortgages, with excess interest forgiven; servicemembers must provide written notice and military orders within 180 days of service termination

  • Prohibits eviction, foreclosure, or property seizure against servicemembers or their dependents during active duty and for specified periods afterward without court approval; violations constitute disorderly person offenses with fines up to $1,000 and/or six months imprisonment

  • Allows servicemembers to terminate residential and personal property leases, motor vehicle leases, and cellular telephone contracts without early termination penalties upon receiving active duty orders

  • Extends statute of limitations protection by excluding military service periods from deadlines for legal actions, and protects life insurance policies up to $400,000 from lapsing due to non-payment during active duty and two years thereafter

Legislative Description

Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act.

Military and Veterans' Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans' Affairs2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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