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NJ S376

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Steinhardt

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of eminent domain to condemn farmland that is actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production if the intended use is for non-agricultural purposes
  • Amends New Jersey's existing condemnation law (P.L.1971, c.361) to add this new restriction on taking private farmland
  • Supports New Jersey's goal of preserving 500,000 acres of farmland, of which the state has achieved just over half
  • Sponsored by Senators Douglas J. Steinhardt (District 23) and Michael L. Testa, Jr. (District 1), with Senator Space as co-sponsor
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits condemnation of farmland actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production for purpose other than agricultural or horticultural production.

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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