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NJ A2962

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erik Peterson

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires compensation for property condemned for profit-making entity use to reflect the intended use and revenue generation potential of the property, not just current fair market value
  • Mandates compensation for damages to adjacent and nearby properties, including impacts from impeded access, groundwater effects, noise, emissions, view obstruction, and loss of value due to public perception
  • Requires payment of consequential damages including interference with resource extraction contracts, ongoing maintenance obligations imposed by the condemnor, and other costs proximately 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 all 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

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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