Requires DCA to enable certain construction subcode applicants to electronically submit certain materials for permit application review; limits requirements for physical seal on documents at worksite.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to allow licensed plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractors to submit certain construction documents electronically for permit review, including subcode applications and supporting calculations. It specifically prohibits DCA from requiring physical signatures or seals on these contractors' subcode forms or site plans. The law applies only to documents related to electrical, fire protection, or energy subcodes for these specific contractor disciplines. This change aims to modernize the permitting process while maintaining the same regulatory standards for compliance.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
General Assembly Passage
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced May 5, 2025
Signed Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Dec 22, 2025 · General Assembly Dec 8, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Dec 22, 2025
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican15
80% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jan 12, 2026
Signed into law
Approved P.L.2025, c.268.
executive
Dec 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (71-0-0)
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (37-0)
upper
Dec 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
upper
Dec 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (76-0-0)
lower
Nov 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
lower
5 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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