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NJ S4841

NJ S4841
Clarifies licensure requirements of home improvement and home elevation contractors.


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Introduced
11/10/2025
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
Passed
01/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/20/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill clarifies the licensure requirements of home improvement and home elevation contractors under current law. The bill stipulates that no individual is to perform home improvement services or home elevation services unless: (1) licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Home Improvement and Home Elevations Contractors or (2) working under the direction or supervision of an individual licensed by the board.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the licensure requirements for home improvement and home elevation contractors by modifying existing law to explicitly state that individuals can perform home improvement or home elevation services either by being directly licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Home Improvement and Home Elevations Contractors or by working under the direction or supervision of a licensed individual. The bill maintains existing exemptions that were previously established in another section of law (section 11 of P.L.2023, c.237), and while the act takes effect immediately, its implementation will be contingent upon the timeline specified in a related previous law. The key change is the addition of language allowing unlicensed individuals to work under the supervision of a licensed contractor, which provides more flexibility in how home improvement and elevation services can be performed while still maintaining professional oversight and regulatory standards.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.323. (on 01/20/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4841
Analysis - Statement SBA 1/8/26 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4841_S1.PDF
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/7/2026; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4841_E1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4841_I1.HTM
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