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NJ S2384
NJ S2384Makes permanent certain immunity relating to COVID-19 spread in planned real estate developments.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill eliminates the expiration of immunity for planned real estate developments in the event of COVID-19 spread. New Jersey law previously established a temporary immunity for planned real estate developments from liability for damages related to the exposure to or transmission of COVID-19 on their premises so long as the following signage is posted at the entrance of shared spaces, such as pools and gyms: "ANY PERSON ENTERING THE PREMISES WAIVES ALL CIVIL LIABILITY AGAINST THE PLANNED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM, OR RELATED TO, AN EXPOSURE TO, OR TRANSMISSION OF, COVID-19 ON THE PREMISES, EXCEPT FOR ACTS OR OMISSIONS CONSTITUTING A CRIME, ACTUAL FRAUD, ACTUAL MALICE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESSNESS, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT." The New Jersey law to provide the temporary immunity established an expiration date of January 1, 2022. This bill provides permanent immunity to planned real estate developments in the event of COVID-19 exposure or transmission on their premises so long as required signage is posted. This immunity does not apply to acts or omissions constituting a crime, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.
AI Summary
This bill makes permanent certain immunity for planned real estate developments, which are defined as developments with a homeowners association or similar entity that manages common areas, from liability for damages related to the exposure to or transmission of COVID-19 on their premises. Previously, this immunity was temporary and set to expire on January 1, 2022. To qualify for this permanent immunity, the development must prominently display a sign at the entrance of shared spaces, such as pools and gyms, stating that anyone entering waives all civil liability against the development for COVID-19 related damages, except in cases of criminal acts, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. The bill also clarifies the definition of COVID-19 and ensures this immunity does not affect workers' compensation claims.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2384 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2384_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2384_I1.HTM |
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