New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 259: Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 259 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings. Primary sponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican), Dawn Fantasia (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kanitra | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Sean Kean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Jay Webber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee