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NJ S4047

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "source of lawful income used for rental or mortgage payments" as a protected class under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (P.L.1945, c.169)

  • Defines "source of lawful income" to include Section 8 housing choice vouchers, federal/state/local public assistance, housing assistance programs, nonprofit rental assistance, disability benefits, veterans' benefits, court-ordered payments such as child support and alimony, and any form of lawfully tendered currency

  • Prohibits landlords, real estate brokers, and housing providers from discriminating against tenants or prospective tenants based on how they pay their rent or mortgage

  • Grants the Division on Civil Rights jurisdiction to investigate complaints and take action against housing discrimination based on source of lawful income

  • Makes violations subject to the same remedies available under existing anti-discrimination law, including compensatory and punitive damages

Legislative Description

Concerns housing discrimination based on source of lawful income.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

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

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs3/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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