Vacant Storefront Registry Program; establishes public database of vacant commercial space for small businesses.
This bill creates a public database managed by New Jersey's Business Action Center (within the Department of State) listing vacant commercial properties available for small businesses to lease or purchase. The database must include specific details like square footage, included equipment, and building systems (e.g., HVAC, security). Commercial property owners are required to report vacancies or occupancy changes to the center, which will update the database monthly using input from owners, realtors, and municipalities. The database will be accessible online and promoted to business associations and local chambers to help small businesses find suitable space more efficiently.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Tully
DDemocratic
Co
Eliana Pintor Marin
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Danielsen
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Swain
DDemocratic
Co
Lou Greenwald
DDemocratic
Co
Maureen Rowan
DDemocratic
Co
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
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