New Jersey S3042: Fire escape mechanisms-concerns availability in resid dwelling; provides penalty

What the bill says

An Act concerning fire safety and availability of escape mechanisms and amending P.L.1991, c.92.

From the amended text, October 1, 2026:

An Act concerning fire safety and availability of escape mechanisms and amending P.L.1991, c.92. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1[1. Section 1 of P.L.1991, c.92 (C.52:27D-198.1) is amended to read: 1. [ADDED: a.] A structure used or intended for use for residential purposes by not more than two households shall have a smoke-sensitive alarm device on each level of the structure and outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and located on or near the ceiling in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 74-1984 for the installation, maintenance, and use of household fire warning equipment. The installation of battery operated smoke-sensitive alarm devices shall be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section. The smoke-sensitive device shall be tested and listed by a product certification agency recognized by the Bureau of Fire Safety. [ADDED: b.] Each structure, other than a seasonal rental unit, shall also be equipped with at least one portable fire extinguisher in conformance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Community Affairs pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). For the purposes of this section, "portable fire extinguisher" means an operable portable device, carried and operated by hand, containing an extinguishing agent that can …

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Sponsors

• Benjie E. Wimberly (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Brian P. Stack (D, 33)

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: REF SBA
2. October 1, 2026: REP/SCA 2RS
3. January 13, 2026: INT 1RS REF SCU

Votes

• Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Sca) (October 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S3042?

S3042 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Fire escape mechanisms-concerns availability in resid dwelling; provides penalty.

What does S3042 do?

In its own words: An Act concerning fire safety and availability of escape mechanisms and amending P.L.1991, c.92.

What is the status of S3042?

In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: REF SBA (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored S3042?

Benjie E. Wimberly (D, 35), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S3042?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3042