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NJ S 4846

Prohibits landlords from using certain living situations as cause for eviction of residential tenants.

In brief

NJ S 4846 is a state bill in NJ: “Prohibits landlords from using certain living situations as cause for eviction of residential tenants.” It was introduced on Oct 19, 2026 in the Senate, during the 222 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Oct 19, 2026) reads: “Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee”. Its sponsor is Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic). CSWH lists it under the cause Tenant power. The facts here come from State legislature (njleg.state.nj.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.

Where it stands

Status
In committee
Latest action
Oct 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor
  • Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic)
Started in
Senate
Introduced
Oct 19, 2026
Session
222

Our summary: NJ S 4846, which prohibits landlords from using certain living situations as cause for eviction of residential tenants, was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)

Sources

Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.

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