May 2022 Legislation – New Jersey and Utah
New Jersey – Senate Bill 3590 (Chapter 2021-281) signed by the governor November 8, 2021 and effective on the first day of the sixth month following the issuance of regulations by the Real Estate Commission allows real estate salespersons or broker salespersons to form a limited liability company or other entity to receive commission income and requires the commission to create a registration process for LLCs and other entities. The bill text can be accessed at NJ S3590 | 2020-2021 | Regular Session | LegiScan
Utah – Senate Bill 43 signed by the governor March 24 and effective May 4 changes the name of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing and modifies certain occupational and professional licensing requirements. The bill text can be accessed at https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/SB0043.html
Utah – Senate Bill 213 signed by the governor March 24 and effective May 4 prohibits the use of 911 in a business entity name and prohibits the use of 911 by a person with the purpose to deceive the public that the person operates or represents emergency services. The billet text can be accessed at https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/SB0213.html