New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 559: Concerns availability of fire escape mechanisms in residential dwellings; provides penalty for violation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 559 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerns availability of fire escape mechanisms in residential dwellings; provides penalty for violation. Primary sponsor: Bob Auth (Republican), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Auth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“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 Housing Committee