New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2970: Requires residential landlord to accept rent payment by certain means; increases penalty for violating certain rent acceptance requirements.

In committee Last action June 1, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2970 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires residential landlord to accept rent payment by certain means; increases penalty for violating certain rent acceptance requirements. Primary sponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic).