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NJ S4682
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the use of eminent domain to condemn farmland that is actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production if the condemning entity plans to develop it for non-agricultural purposes
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Amends New Jersey's eminent domain law (P.L.1971, c.361) by adding a new restriction on what properties can be taken through condemnation
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Aims to protect active farms from being seized for private development projects, limiting eminent domain to its traditional public purpose uses like dams, roads, and parks
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Supports the state's goal of preserving 500,000 acres of farmland, of which New Jersey has currently preserved just over half
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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.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
6/30/2025