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NJ A2520

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erik Peterson

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fair market value for property taken by profit-making entities must recognize the intended use and revenue generation potential of the condemned property

  • Property owners must be compensated for damages to adjacent and nearby property, including impeded access, impacts to groundwater and water sources, noise, emissions, loss of views, and diminished property values due to public perception

  • Consequential damages must be paid, covering interference with existing resource extraction contracts, ongoing maintenance obligations required by the condemnor, and other costs caused by the taking

  • If court-awarded compensation exceeds the condemnor's highest offer by 10% or more, the condemnor must reimburse the property owner's litigation costs, including attorney, appraiser, and engineering fees

  • Property interests automatically revert to original owners if the profit-making entity fails to comply with conditions of its eminent domain authorization

Legislative Description

Specifies just compensation when property is condemned for use by profit-making entity.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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