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S 4637

Relates to the disclosure of law enforcement personnel records; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Weik

Commissioner must notify municipal clerks and mayors when a Class F license application for a cooperative sober living residence is filed, boosting local oversight.

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Bill Summary · S 4637

Summary of S.4637 (Relates to the disclosure of law enforcement personnel records; repealer)

Note: The bill text provided focuses on licensing for cooperative sober living residences and related notification requirements under New Jersey’s rooming/boarding house framework. The bill’s stated title mentions disclosure of law enforcement records, but the introduced content outlines licensure changes rather than records disclosure.

Overview

  • Purpose (as described in the introduced version): Amend the licensing regime for rooming/boarding houses to require the Commissioner of Community Affairs to notify municipal officials when an application is filed for a Class F license to own or operate a cooperative sober living residence. The bill also includes technical adjustments to licensure processes and costs under P.L.1979, c.496.
  • Status: Referred to Codes (introduced June 23, 2025).

Key Provisions

  • Amends Section 7 of P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-7) to govern licensure for rooming/boarding houses, including cooperative sober living residences.
  • Establishes separate licensure categories for owning vs. operating a rooming/boarding house (an owner who personally operates may not need an operator’s license).
  • Ownership structure: If an applicant is not an individual, the application must name a primary owner (a member/officer/stockholder in the entity) who will be designated as the primary owner.
  • Application and fees: Each licensure application must include prescribed information and a license fee, set by the Commissioner, not less than $150 and not more than $600 (subject to adjustments under subsection e).
  • Notification to municipalities: For Class F licenses for cooperative sober living residences (N.J.A.C. 5:27-1.6 or successor), the Commissioner shall notify in writing the municipal clerk and the mayor/chief executive of the relevant municipality as soon as practicable after receipt of the application.
  • License term: Licenses are valid for one year from issuance and may be renewed with the same fee structure.
  • Endorsements: Only one license is required to own a rooming/boarding house, but endorsements are required for each building owned/operated or planned for operation. Amendments are needed if endorsements change during the license term.
  • Misrepresentation penalties: If an applicant conceals prior license denials or revocations, civil penalties of up to $5,000 may apply, and the license may be revoked.
  • Cost recovery: The Commissioner must annually review licensing costs and may adjust fees by rule to cover administration and enforcement.

Affected Parties

  • Applicants seeking Class F licenses to own/operate cooperative sober living residences.
  • Property owners or operators of rooming/boarding houses, including corporate or other entity structures.
  • Municipal officials (clerks, mayors, and chief executives) who would receive notification about license applications.
  • Licensing authorities and state agencies administering P.L.1979, c.496.

Timelines and Implementation

  • Effective date: The act is stated to take effect immediately upon enactment.
  • Notification requirement applies to Class F license applications for cooperative sober living residences; timing is “as soon as practicable” after receipt of the application.

Legislative Context

  • Sponsor: Senator Alexis Weik (primary).
  • Related bills: A 6103 (companion).

This summary aims to convey the substantive changes, their scope, and potential impact on licensure, municipal oversight, and administrative costs.

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

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