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NJ S3865

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Benjie Wimberly

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Protects a New Jersey resident's primary home from forced sale, attachment, or execution to satisfy medical debt judgments
  • Applies to any person aged 18 or older, whether married or single, who resides in New Jersey
  • Covers three types of primary residences: dwelling houses on real property, condominiums or cooperatives, and manufactured homes including the land they sit on
  • Limits protection to one homestead exemption per married couple or single person at any time
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

"Medical Debt Homestead Protection Act."

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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