New Jersey bills · 2026-2027 Regular Session

New Jersey A 259

Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.

1. Introduced
2. In committee
3. Passed House
4. Passed Senate
5. To Governor
6. Became law

Sponsors

• Kanitra, Paul (Republican)
• Fantasia, Dawn (Republican)

Cosponsors (13)

• Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D.
• Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican)
• Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican)
• Inganamort, Michael (Republican)
• Peterson, Erik (Republican)
• Simonsen, Erik K. (Republican)
• Barlas, Al (Republican)
• McGuckin, Gregory P. (Republican)
• Kean, Sean T. (Republican)
• DiMaio, John (Republican)
• Auth, Robert (Republican)
• Clifton, Robert D. (Republican)
• Webber, Jay (Republican)

Summary

Text versions

• Introduced

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

• Jan 13, 2026 · House
  Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee