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S 4179

Establishes "New Jersey Eviction Crisis Task Force."

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angela McKnight and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey establishes an Eviction Crisis Task Force to study and recommend solutions addressing state housing displacement and rental market instability issues.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4179

Legislative bill overview

S 4179 establishes a New Jersey Eviction Crisis Task Force, a temporary body tasked with examining and addressing eviction-related issues in the state. The bill creates a formal mechanism to study the causes and impacts of evictions and recommend policy solutions to the legislature.

Why is this important

Evictions have significant consequences for housing stability, public health, and economic security, particularly affecting low-income renters. A dedicated task force can produce data-driven recommendations that inform future housing policy and potentially reduce preventable displacement in New Jersey communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and funding: The bill's effectiveness depends on adequate resources, staffing, and access to eviction data from courts and landlords—areas where implementation challenges often arise
  • Task force composition: Questions about representation (whether tenants, landlords, legal aid, and housing advocates are adequately represented) will influence trust in recommendations
  • Implementation timeline: Whether recommendations translate into actual legislation or remain advisory, and how quickly the task force operates before eviction crises worsen

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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