NJ S3563

Age-restricted community associations must establish procedures to collect emergency contact information for all residents, including next-of-kin and preferred contacts for hospitalization or death notifications

Associations must notify emergency contacts within 24 hours of learning about a resident's hospitalization or death

Failure to provide required notification within the 24-hour timeframe results in a $500 civil penalty, enforceable by the Commissioner of Community Affairs or Attorney General

Current and prospective residents must be given notice and opportunity to provide and update their emergency contact information

Takes effect on the first day of the fifth month following enactment, with the Commissioner of Community Affairs authorized to adopt implementing regulations