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NJ S1532
NJ S1532Establishes immunity for youth sports leagues and senior planned real estate development associations relating to COVID-19.
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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 would establish immunity for youth sports leagues and senior planned real estate development associations, and any members, employees, and agents thereof, for any civil damages caused by an exposure to COVID-19 alleged to have been sustained as a result of an act or omission during a youth sports event, in the course of managing or maintaining the facilities of the youth sports league, or in the course of managing or maintaining the common elements and facilities of the age-restricted planned real estate development. The immunity established by the bill would be retroactive to March 9, 2020, when Executive Order No. 103 was issued, declaring a public health emergency and state of emergency in response to COVID-19. This immunity would not apply to acts or omissions constituting a crime, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. This immunity would apply in addition to any other available immunity.
AI Summary
This bill establishes immunity for youth sports leagues and associations of age-restricted planned real estate developments, including their members, employees, and agents, from civil lawsuits for damages related to COVID-19 exposure. This protection applies to alleged exposures resulting from actions or omissions during youth sports events, the maintenance of youth sports facilities, or the management of common areas and facilities within age-restricted communities, which are defined as developments meeting federal housing for older persons criteria. The immunity is retroactive to March 9, 2020, the date a public health emergency was declared in response to COVID-19, and it will be in addition to any other existing legal protections. However, this immunity does not cover acts or omissions that involve criminal behavior, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety 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/S1532 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1532_I1.HTM |
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