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NJ A1725

NJ A1725
Concerns housing discrimination based on source of lawful income.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.) (LAD), to make existing provisions consistent, where appropriate, in prohibiting discrimination based on the source of a person's lawful income. Although currently prohibited by the LAD, this form of discrimination is not articulated consistently throughout this existing statute. This bill clarifies the LAD's prohibition on discrimination based on the source of a person's lawful income by defining the term "source of lawful income" and expressly stating that the prohibition applies to the income that would be used for either rental or mortgage payments. This bill also makes certain adjustments to current law to make the language gender neutral, and makes certain technical changes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the "Law Against Discrimination" (LAD) to explicitly prohibit housing discrimination based on the "source of lawful income," which is defined to include any legally obtained income or payment for rent or mortgage, such as public assistance, housing vouchers (like Section 8), rental assistance from non-profits, federal or state benefits, and court-ordered payments like child support or alimony. The bill clarifies that this prohibition applies to income intended for rental or mortgage payments and makes other technical changes to the law, including updating language to be gender-neutral.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.251. (on 01/13/2026)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1725
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1725_I1.HTM
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