Elevator Safety Bills Move Forward | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

State Senator Angela McKnight is rolling out a trio of bold new bills to overhaul elevator safety and accessibility, targeting everything from mechanic licensing to inspector certification and consumer transparency. S-2834 streamlines licensing for elevator technicians and welcomes out-of-state pros to speed up repairs. S-2835 creates a public portal for service info and funds a loan program for senior housing maintenance. S-4060 ensures only certified inspectors evaluate elevators. All part of McKnight’s broader housing safety push, these laws aim to protect the elderly, disabled, and all…