# New Jersey S2191: Expands liability of certain individuals associated with limited liability companies and other commercial entities, when acting as residential landlord.

New Jersey S2191, Expands liability of certain individuals associated with limited liability companies and other commercial entities, when acting as residential landlord., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic); status second reading, last action 2026-10-01 (Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate) (as of 2026-10-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S2191
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Expands liability of certain individuals associated with limited liability companies and other commercial entities, when acting as residential landlord.
- Status: second reading
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-10-01, Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate
- Sponsors: M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Shirley K. Turner (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Renee C. Burgess (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Joseph P. Cryan (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Gordon M. Johnson (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (2)

- 2026-10-01: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- Senate Community and Urban Affairs (10/1/26 TR), 2026-10-06: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_T1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_T1.PDF)
- Senate Community and Urban Affairs Substitute (10/1/26), 2026-10-02: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2026-01-06: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_I1.PDF)

## Related bills

- S1395: Allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before end of five-year registration period. (signed)
- S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes. (signed)
- S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affiliated contracting entities.* (signed)
- S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partner… (signed)
- S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. (signed)
- A4072: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract. (signed)

## Sources
- [Senate Community and Urban Affairs (10/1/26 TR) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_T1.HTM)
- [Senate Community and Urban Affairs (10/1/26 TR) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_T1.PDF)
- [Senate Community and Urban Affairs Substitute (10/1/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Community and Urban Affairs Substitute (10/1/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2500/2191_I1.PDF)

## Related
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- [S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine co…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4420-2026-2027)
- [S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4515-2026-2027)
- [S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids progra…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4413-2026-2027)
- [S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for mili…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2962-2026-2027)
- [A4072: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contrac…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A4072-2026-2027)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2191-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-26).