Bill
Bill > S1085
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that short-term farm labor housing that includes fire protection measures that provide for the installation of fire extinguishers and early warning fire protection devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and ingress and egress standards, may be used as short-term farm labor housing and shall be deemed in compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code. Short-term farm labor housing is defined in the bill as a building consisting of housing or sleeping places provided to seasonal workers for periods not to exceed three months, as part of a "farm labor camp," as defined in section 2 of P.L.1945, c.71 (C.34:9A-2).
AI Summary
This bill establishes specific fire protection requirements for short-term farm labor housing, which is defined as buildings providing housing or sleeping places for seasonal workers for up to three months as part of a farm labor camp. To be considered compliant with the State Uniform Construction Code, this housing must include fire extinguishers, early warning fire protection devices like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and meet certain standards for getting in and out of the building (ingress and egress standards). The bill also mandates that the Commissioner of Community Affairs will adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions, and the act will take effect six months after enactment, allowing for preparatory actions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1085 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1085_I1.HTM |
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