Murphy signs law barring landlords from asking about criminal histories, establishes wealth disparity task force ahead of Juneteenth

PATERSON, N.J. — New Jersey landlords won’t be able to inquire about potential renters’ criminal histories under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. The Democrat signed the Fair Chance in Housing Act Friday on what was the state’s first official celebration of Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state workers. Murphy also signed [...]