New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 318: 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
S 318 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings. Primary sponsor: Doug Steinhardt (Republican), Testa, Michael L., Jr.. It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Steinhardt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Owen Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Holly Schepisi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Bob Singer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee