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NJ A4123
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Creates an "Art in Storefronts" initiative within the existing "Main Street New Jersey" program to facilitate temporary display of original artwork in vacant downtown storefront windows
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Requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to provide participating municipalities with technical assistance on recruiting property owners and artists, liability issues, selection processes, budgeting, and contracting
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Mandates the commissioner to produce sample artist agreements and sample property owner agreements for municipalities to use
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Encourages coordination with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, colleges and universities, economic development nonprofits, and private investors in developing the initiative
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Prioritizes opportunities for local New Jersey artists to display their work in vacant storefronts as an economic development tool for downtown revitalization
Legislative Description
Establishes "Art in Storefronts" initiative within the "Main Street New Jersey" program.
Tourism, Gaming and the Arts
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
2/19/2026