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A 647NEW JERSEYSession 222State Billin committee

New Jersey Bill A647 Mandates Explosive Gas Detectors in Residential Properties

Original title: Requires explosive gas detectors to be installed in certain residential properties.

Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing CommitteeSponsor: McGuckin, Gregory P.

Companion · S 80same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Would Do

Assembly Bill 647 requires certain residential properties, including one- and two-family homes, hotels, multiple dwellings, and rooming houses, to be equipped with s prior to occupancy or change of occupancy. Property owners who fail to comply face a fine of up to $100. The measure takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment.

Why it matters

Property owners and landlords must install approved methane and propane detectors before renting or selling residential units, incurring new compliance obligations and potential fines.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Residential property owners

Property owners must ensure units are equipped with approved explosive gas sensor devices prior to sale, lease, or occupancy.

Directly affected

Tenants

Tenants occupy residential units that are newly required to feature explosive gas detection for methane and propane.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which properties are required to install explosive gas detectors under this bill?

The bill requires detectors in one- and two-family housing units upon change of occupancy or initial occupancy, units in hotels and multiple dwellings, and units in rooming or boarding houses.

What is the penalty for failing to comply with the gas detector requirement?

Property owners who sell, lease, or permit occupancy of a dwelling unit without complying are subject to a fine of not more than $100.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

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Connected Entities

Commissioner of Community Affairs, Gregory P. McGuckin, American National Standards Institute

PersonCommissioner of Community Affairs“Commissioner responsible for adopting rules and regulations”Map →

PersonGregory P. McGuckin“Assemblyman sponsoring the bill”Map →

OrganizationAmerican National Standards Institute“Sets standards for residential gas detection devices”Map →

Sources

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njleg.state.nj.us

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