S.265

Requires owners of certain multiple dwellings of three or more floors to provide priority status to senior citizens and disabled residents moving to lower floors.

Chamber Passed·6/2/25

New Jersey S265 mandates that owners of multiple dwellings with three or more floors prioritize senior citizens and disabled residents for lower.

New Jersey S265 requires owners of multiple dwellings with three or more floors to prioritize senior citizens and disabled residents for lower floor units. These qualifying residents are granted the right of first refusal over outside applicants and other non-qualifying residents. The bill exempts buildings held in a cooperative form of ownership. Owners must also post a sign detailing the priority status for qualifying residents. The requirements do not affect existing affordability, targeting, or income restrictions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 2, 2025
Current
Housing Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Sep 30, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 12, 2025

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Passed by the Senate (38-0)

Oct 28, 2024

Senate

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)