A 4289 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides defendant option to disclose disability status in foreclosure proceedings.

This bill allows homeowners facing foreclosure on their primary residence to voluntarily disclose a disability and submit a physician's statement confirming the disability and its impact. It requires the court to provide this option when homeowners file their answer to a foreclosure complaint and the required case information statement. The policy change specifically applies to owner-occupied residential mortgage cases, giving disabled homeowners a formal way to request court consideration of their condition during foreclosure proceedings. This is a procedural adjustment to the foreclosure process, not a change to mortgage terms or protections.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Shanique Speight
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