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NJ S682

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) to reduce the timeline for reviewing resubmitted applications from 45 days to 14 days after applicants correct deficiencies

  • Requires municipal agencies to respond to resolution compliance submissions within 30 days of initial submission and 15 days for subsequent submissions, with court remedies available if deadlines are missed

  • Directs the Department of Community Affairs to adopt model standardized application forms and checklists that municipalities may optionally use

  • Requires professionals reviewing development applications to submit annual statements detailing amounts billed and collected for each application, which municipalities with websites must post publicly

  • Expands the informal concept plan review process to include boards of adjustment, and exempts residential parking standards in redevelopment plans from state site improvement standards

Legislative Description

Revises various provisions of MLUL; provides for certain model applications and checklists.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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