NJ A 259
in committeeCriminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.
New Jersey · 222 · lower
Quick answers
Did NJ A 259 pass?
Not yet. NJ A 259 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
What is NJ A 259 about?
NJ A 259 is a bill in the 222 titled “Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.”.
Who sponsors NJ A 259?
Kanitra, Paul, Fantasia, Dawn are the primary sponsors of NJ A 259, joined by 13 cosponsors.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Kanitra, Paulprimary
- Fantasia, Dawnprimary
- Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D.cosponsor
- Flynn, Victoria A.cosponsor
- Scharfenberger, Gerrycosponsor
- Inganamort, Michaelcosponsor
- Peterson, Erikcosponsor
- Simonsen, Erik K.cosponsor
- Barlas, Alcosponsor
- McGuckin, Gregory P.cosponsor
- Kean, Sean T.cosponsor
- DiMaio, Johncosponsor
- Auth, Robertcosponsor
- Clifton, Robert D.cosponsor
- Webber, Jaycosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
introduction,referral-committee
Versions
- IntroducedCompare
Documents
Votes
Not provided by source.
Related bills
- Companion bill: S 318
Official source
Attribution
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