New JerseyLodging staff would check guests’ IDs at check-in
If enacted, the bill would require lodging staff to check guests’ or residents’ government ID at check-in, including at hotels, motels, and rooming houses.
What it does
If enacted, lodging staff would check or scan a guest’s or resident’s valid government ID at check-in. Examples include a driver’s license, passport, or REAL ID.
Argument forChecking IDs could make anonymous stays less common, which the bill says is intended to help prevent human trafficking.
Argument againstGuests or residents who lack accepted government ID may have trouble checking in because staff would need to verify their identity.
More detail
Lodging staff would have to check or scan a guest’s or resident’s valid government-issued ID at check-in. This applies to hotels, including motels, retreat lodging facilities, and rooming and boarding houses. Accepted ID includes a driver’s license, passport, government ID card, REAL ID, or similar government-issued ID. The requirement would begin on the first day of the second month after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 10Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing CommitteeIntroduced
Public Safety