A259

Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A259 criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings, housebreaking, and unlawful reentry.

New Jersey A259 introduces criminal penalties for unlawful occupancy of dwellings, housebreaking, and unlawful reentry. Unlawful occupancy occurs when a person takes up residence in an uninhabited or vacant dwelling without permission, presuming knowledge unless a notarized rental agreement is provided. Housebreaking involves forcibly entering an uninhabited or vacant dwelling without permission, with intent to reside. Unlawful reentry happens when a person reenters property after court-ordered recovery by the owner.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee