A4726

Prohibits fee for keeping emotional support animal in residential rental property.

Introduced·3/16/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits landlords from charging fees for tenants keeping emotional support animals in New Jersey rental properties.

New Jersey A4726 prohibits landlords from charging tenants additional fees for keeping emotional support animals in residential rental properties. The bill defines "emotional support animal" as one prescribed by a health service provider to alleviate symptoms of a mental or psychological condition. It prohibits landlords from charging extra rent, fees, or security deposits for tenants with such animals. The bill also prevents landlords from requiring tenants to provide specific documentation from health service providers.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 16

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee