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NJ S3159
NJ S3159Establishes consumer-facing portal for elevator maintenance for owners of certain buildings to provide information on elevator servicer; requires certain signage; requires DCA to establish senior housing elevator maintenance loan program.
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Introduced
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the Department of Community Affairs to establish and maintain a database of elevators and elevator inspections, including elevator identification numbers. It would also require owners of R-2 occupancies, including apartment buildings, to post signage at each door to and inside of an elevator with the information of the elevator servicer. An R-2 occupancy building owner who fails to post such signage would be subject to a fine of $100 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and $1,000 for any subsequent offense. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Community Affairs to establish and maintain a loan program for owners of senior housing to perform maintenance on elevators. The bill would take effect on the first day of the seventh month next following enactment.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to create a public online database containing information about inspected elevators, including their identification numbers, inspection dates, and any reported hazardous conditions. It also mandates that owners of apartment buildings (referred to as Group R-2 buildings) must post visible signs at each elevator entrance and inside the elevator, listing the name, address, and phone number of the elevator maintenance company and the elevator's identification number; failure to do so will result in escalating fines. Furthermore, the bill establishes a loan program administered by the DCA to help owners of senior housing facilities finance necessary elevator maintenance, offering more favorable loan terms than private lenders.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3159 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3159_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SCU 5/12/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3159_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3159_I1.HTM |
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