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NJ S3228
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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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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