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NJ A3953

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Karabinchak

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local units in New Jersey must establish card payment and electronic funds transfer systems specifically for construction code fees under the State Uniform Construction Code Act
  • Construction contracts under the Local Public Contracts Law must allow contractors to pay enforcing agency fees via card payment or electronic funds transfer
  • Changes existing law from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for establishing electronic payment systems for construction code-related payments
  • Local units must adopt a resolution specifying which charges, taxes, fees, and assessments are approved for electronic payment
  • Credit card payments cannot be used for delinquent local unit obligations or redemption of local unit liens

Legislative Description

Requires local unit to accept electronic payment of construction code fees.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.357.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government1/13/2026

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