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NJ S3775

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Municipal Community Center Grant Program" within the Division of Housing and Community Resources in the Department of Community Affairs to fund construction of new community centers in municipalities.

  • Requires the Department of Community Affairs to request a minimum of $10 million annually in its budget proposal to fund the grant program.

  • Prioritizes grant awards to municipalities that currently lack community centers or have insufficient facilities relative to their population.

  • Allocates 2% of program funding for administrative costs by the Division of Housing and Community Resources.

  • Defines "community center" broadly to include indoor or outdoor buildings, recreation fields, meeting halls, and classrooms for active or passive recreation.

Legislative Description

Establishes "Municipal Community Center Grant Program."

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

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

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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