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NJ S479

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Owen Henry

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local units in New Jersey must establish both card payment and electronic funds transfer systems for construction code fees under the State Uniform Construction Code Act
  • Construction contracts under the Local Public Contracts Law must allow contractors to pay enforcing agency fees electronically via card or electronic funds transfer
  • Local units must pass a governing body resolution to establish the electronic payment systems
  • Credit card payments cannot be used to pay delinquent local unit obligations or redeem local unit liens
  • The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires local unit to accept electronic payment of construction code fees.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.357.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs1/13/2026

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