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NJ A5884
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
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Prohibits condemnation through eminent domain of farmland that is actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production when the condemning entity intends to develop the property for non-agricultural purposes
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Amends New Jersey's eminent domain law (P.L.1971, c.361) to add this new farmland protection provision
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New Jersey has a stated goal of preserving 500,000 acres of farmland, and the state is currently just over halfway to achieving that target
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits condemnation of farmland actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production for purpose other than agricultural or horticultural production.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
6/25/2025