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NJ S1857

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Latham Tiver

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends New Jersey's "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law" to exclude farmland from being designated as a "redevelopment area" or "rehabilitation area"

  • Specifically protects land actively devoted to agricultural or horticultural use that is valued, assessed, and taxed under the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964"

  • Applies to any redevelopment plan adopted by a municipality after the bill's effective date

  • Sponsored by Senator Latham Tiver (District 8 - Atlantic and Burlington) with co-sponsors Senators Singleton and Space

  • Pre-filed for introduction in New Jersey's 222nd Legislature (2026 session)

Legislative Description

Excludes farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" in "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law."

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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