New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4689: Civil Actions, third parties for wrongful death-extend statute of limitations
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
Extends statute of limitations for civil actions against third parties for wrongful death under certain circumstances.
What the bill says
An Act concerning the statute of limitations for certain civil actions, amending N.J.S.2A:31-3, and supplementing Title 59 of the Revised Statutes.
From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:
An Act concerning the statute of limitations for certain civil actions, amending N.J.S.2A:31-3, and supplementing Title 59 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. N.J.S.2A:31-3 is amended to read as follows: 2A:31-3. [Every] [ADDED: a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, every] action brought under this chapter shall be commenced within [2] [ADDED: two] years after the death of the decedent, and not thereafter[, provided, however, that if] [ADDED: .] [ADDED: b. If] the death resulted from murder, aggravated manslaughter [ADDED: ,] or manslaughter for which the defendant has been convicted, found not guilty by reason of insanity [ADDED: ,] or adjudicated delinquent[, the] [ADDED: :] [ADDED: (1) an] action [ADDED: against the defendant] may be brought at any time [ and] [ADDED: (2) an action against a third party shall be commenced within six years after the death of the decedent, and not thereafter. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to preclude the court from finding that the statute of limitations was tolled in an action because of the plaintiff's mental state, physical or mental disability, duress caused by the defendant, or any other equitable grounds] . (cf: P.L.2000, c.157) 2. (New section) Notwithstanding any provision of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," …
Sponsors
- Parker Space (R, 24) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SJU
Subjects: JUDICIARY, CIVIL ACTIONS
Common questions
- What is S4689?
- S4689 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Civil Actions, third parties for wrongful death-extend statute of limitations.
- What does S4689 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning the statute of limitations for certain civil actions, amending N.J.S.2A:31-3, and supplementing Title 59 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of S4689?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SJU (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4689?
- Parker Space (R, 24).
- Where is the official record for S4689?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4689
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