New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2958: The "Safeguarding Livable Units through Municipal Landlord Oversight and Regulation by DCA" or "SLUMLORD Act"; strengthens habitability protections for residential tenants; appropriates $5 million.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2958 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: The "Safeguarding Livable Units through Municipal Landlord Oversight and Regulation by DCA" or "SLUMLORD Act"; strengthens habitability protections for residential tenants; appropriates $5 million. Primary sponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Brian Stack (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Raj Mukherji (Democratic); Brian Stack (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.