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NJ A 3997
Prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws.
In brief
NJ A 3997 is a state bill in NJ: “Prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws.” It was introduced on Jan 13, 2026 in the Assembly, during the 222 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Oct 22, 2026) reads: “Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading”. Its sponsors are Brennan, Katie, Lopez, Yvonne (Democratic), Stanley, Sterley S. (Democratic), with 1 cosponsor. CSWH lists it under the causes Universal rent control, 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 22, 2026: Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Sponsors
- Brennan, Katie
- Lopez, Yvonne (Democratic)
- Stanley, Sterley S. (Democratic)
- Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democratic), cosponsor
- Started in
- Assembly
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2026
- Session
- 222
Our summary: NJ A 3997 prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws; reported out of Assembly Comm. with amendments, 2nd Reading. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3997
- Open States: openstates.org/nj/bills/222/A3997/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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