New Jersey General AssemblyA 4899May 22, 2025

Application fee-proh resid landlord charging, greater than cost of credit check

Passed 49–27Party-line

What it does: On the version voted Jan 12, 2026: Bars landlords of most rental units from charging an application fee over $50, adjusted annually for inflation, with penalties of up to $500 for a first offense, $750 for a second and $1,000 for later ones. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

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The tally

Yes 49 · No 27 · Not voting 4

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
Party	Yes	No	Not voting
Democrats	49	0	3
Republicans	0	27	1

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.

The full roll (80)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.