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NJ S4671

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enters New Jersey into an interstate compact with Delaware to adjust the territorial boundary between the two states, transferring ownership of Artificial Island and Finns Point from Delaware to New Jersey

  • Delaware would retain control of the Delaware River up to the low water mark on the eastern side, while releasing the two land areas that physically connect to New Jersey but were placed under Delaware's ownership by a 1682 boundary

  • Establishes a Joint New Jersey-Delaware Territorial Boundary Adjustment Commission, with each governor appointing two state-employed surveyors to collaboratively define the adjusted boundary

  • Requires Congressional consent and matching legislation from Delaware for the compact to take effect, with any disputes to be brought before the United States Supreme Court

  • Allows amendments only through legislation by both states plus Congressional consent, and withdrawal requires approval from the other state and relevant federal entities

Legislative Description

Enters NJ in New Jersey-Delaware Territorial Boundary Adjustment Compact.

Environment and Energy

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

6/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy6/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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