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NJ S3703

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipal governing bodies in New Jersey may enact ordinances authorizing them to notify insurance companies of suspected policy violations at rental properties based on externally observable activity.

  • Qualifying activities for notification include excessive noise violations, visible dangerous overcrowding, underage drinking or illegal drug use, property destruction, violence, and reckless behavior endangering neighbors.

  • Municipalities must designate an official responsible for notifying insurance companies of observed violations, with timing and procedures determined by the governing body.

  • Municipalities are authorized to request copies of rental property insurance policy terms from property owners.

  • The bill supplements P.L.2022, c.92, which requires rental property owners to maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000 for combined property damage and bodily injury.

Legislative Description

Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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