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NJ S142
NJ S142Establishes immunity for 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 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 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 associations that manage age-restricted planned real estate developments, and their members, employees, and agents, from civil lawsuits for damages related to COVID-19 exposure that allegedly occurred due to their actions or inactions while managing or maintaining common areas and facilities. This protection is retroactive to March 9, 2020, the date a public health emergency was declared in response to COVID-19, but it does not shield these associations from liability if their actions involved criminal behavior, actual fraud, actual malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. An "age-restricted planned real estate development" is defined as a community that meets federal criteria for housing intended for older persons, and "COVID-19" refers to the coronavirus disease 2019. This new immunity will be in addition to any other legal protections already available to these associations.
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/S142 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/142_I1.HTM |
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