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NJ A4061
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
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Requires developers to obtain a certificate of need from the Office of Local Planning Services (DCA) before municipal agencies can approve construction or expansion of warehouses over 100,000 square feet
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Developers must notify the municipal agency of their intent to build before applying for the certificate of need, and must include the certificate with their development application
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For multi-tenant warehouses, developers must prove at least 90% of the space is pre-leased or committed to active warehouse use before approval
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For single-tenant warehouses, 100% of the space must be pre-leased or committed to active warehouse use before approval
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Applies to all warehouse types including distribution centers and flex-warehouses, with the stated goal of preventing vacant warehouse development
Legislative Description
Prohibits municipal agency from approving applications for development of certain warehouses unless certificate of need is issued by Office of Local Planning Services in DCA.
Commerce and Economic Development
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
2/12/2026