S 428 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Permits municipalities to place lien on fire-damaged property's insurance proceeds in certain instances and requires fire and explosion insurance coverage for certain individuals.

This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to place a lien on insurance proceeds from fire-damaged property to cover costs of restoring, repairing, or demolishing the building. It applies to residential properties (like homes) and other designated properties through a municipal ordinance, but only for building coverage (not personal belongings or temporary housing). The lien takes priority over most other claims except a mortgage, and insurance companies must withhold proceeds until the lien is satisfied. Municipalities must adopt an ordinance to implement this provision, which is intended to ensure property restoration after fire damage.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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