New Jersey Legislative Bills

A903 – Gove (R9), Rumpf (R9) S954 – Connors (R9), O’Scanlon (R13)

Permits conversion of fines for violation of certain municipal ordinances into tax liens.

New Jersey Realtors ® Position: STRONG OPPOSITION

We strongly oppose this bill over concerns that these liens may delay closing if the property is being sold and the line could transfer from one owner to another.

Bill History: 1/14/2020 – Introduced in Assembly and referred to Assembly Housing Committee 1/27/2020 – Introduced in Senate and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee 2/13/2020 – Reported from Senate Committee and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

A2410 – Downey (D11)

Clarifies definition of “professionally managed unit” for transient accommodation taxes.

New Jersey Realtors ® Position: SUPPORT

We support this bill as it provides further clarification that traditional seasonal rental units will be not be taxed in New Jersey

Bill History: 2/3/2020 – Introduced in Assembly and referred to Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee

A2708 – Mukherji (D33), Chaparro (D33) S1065 – Stack (D33)

Allows therapy dogs in rental housing units; expands protection under “Law Against Discrimination.”

New Jersey Realtors ® Position: MONITOR

We are monitoring this bill and seeking clarificationfrom the sponsors on the definition of “therapydogs” and “reputable organizations.”

Bill History:1/30/2020 – Introduced in Senate and referred toSenate Community and Urban Affairs Committee2/13/2020 – Introduced in Assembly and referred toAssembly Housing Committee10/8/2020 – Reported from Senate committee withamendments, second reading in Senate10/29/2020 – Passed by the Senate (33-0)11/5/2020 – Senate bill received in Assembly andreferred to Assembly Housing Committee