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NJ S3228

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires municipalities to use ordinances instead of resolutions to authorize redevelopment area investigations, designate redevelopment areas, and adopt redevelopment plans
  • Mandates certified mail delivery of notices to property owners at least 14 days before planning board hearings (increased from 10 days), and extends planning board review periods from 45 to 90 days
  • Requires hearing notices to include a "Public Advisory Statement" informing property owners that their property may be subject to condemnation and outlining their rights to testify and challenge determinations
  • Eliminates exemption from public bidding requirements when municipalities lease or convey redevelopment property, removing language allowing sales "without public bidding" at prices the municipality "deems reasonable"
  • Requires planning boards to provide written explanations when they decline to designate any properties proposed by the governing body for inclusion in a redevelopment area

Legislative Description

Enhances transparency in exercise of municipal redevelopment powers.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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