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NJ S1567
NJ S1567Makes permanent certain immunity relating to COVID-19 spread in planned real estate developments.
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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 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 in New Jersey regarding damages related to the exposure to or transmission of COVID-19, which is the coronavirus disease 2019 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Previously, this immunity was temporary and set to expire on January 1, 2022. Now, planned real estate developments will be permanently protected from civil liability for COVID-19 related damages, provided they prominently display a sign at the entrance of shared spaces like pools and gyms. This sign must inform anyone entering that they are waiving their right to sue the development for damages arising from COVID-19 exposure or transmission, except in cases of criminal acts, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. The term "planned real estate development" refers to developments as defined in existing New Jersey law.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1567 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1567_I1.HTM |
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