A1020

Increases debt execution exemption amounts for household goods, establishes for persons in debt homestead, bank account, and disposable earnings exemptions, and caps medical debt interest rate.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1020 increases debt execution exemption amounts for household goods, establishes homestead, bank account, and disposable earnings.

New Jersey A1020 amends the state's debt execution laws by increasing the exemption amounts for household goods, establishing homestead, bank account, and disposable earnings exemptions, and capping the interest rate for medical debt. The bill allows individuals to exempt up to $400,000 in value for their homestead, $15,000 or $25,000 for household goods depending on disability status, and $5,000 for cash in bank accounts.

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Where it stands

Current
Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee