Establishes fire protection requirements for short-term farm labor housing.
This bill establishes fire safety standards for short-term farm labor housing in New Jersey. It requires such housing (defined as accommodations for seasonal farm workers for up to three months) to include fire extinguishers, smoke/CO detectors, and proper exit routes to automatically comply with the state's construction code. The law directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt implementing rules within six months of enactment. It directly affects farm labor camps that house seasonal workers, ensuring their temporary housing meets baseline fire safety requirements without additional permitting. The bill focuses on concrete safety measures, not broader policy changes.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
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Bill Spearman
DDemocratic
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Heather Simmons
DDemocratic
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Ellen Park
DDemocratic
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