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NJ A4123

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates the commissioner to produce sample artist agreements and sample property owner agreements for municipalities to use

  • Encourages coordination with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, colleges and universities, economic development nonprofits, and private investors in developing the initiative

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Gaming and the Arts2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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