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NJ S3194

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enters New Jersey into an interstate compact with Delaware to redraw the territorial boundary and transfer ownership of Artificial Island and Finns Point from Delaware to New Jersey

  • Artificial Island and Finns Point are Delaware-owned exclaves that emerged from the Delaware River after the 1682 boundary was established but are physically connected to Salem County, New Jersey

  • Creates a Joint New Jersey-Delaware Territorial Boundary Adjustment Commission with two surveyors from each state to define the new boundary while Delaware retains control of the Delaware River to the low water mark

  • Requires Congressional consent and identical legislation from Delaware to take effect, with any disputes to be resolved by the United States Supreme Court

  • Amendments require endorsement by both states and Congressional consent; withdrawal requires approval from the other state and relevant federal entities plus a new boundary compact

Legislative Description

Enters NJ in New Jersey-Delaware Territorial Boundary Adjustment Compact.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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