A 4785 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires installation of emergency power supply systems to certain common areas of new planned real estate developments; provides related tax incentives.

This bill requires new planned real estate developments in New Jersey to install emergency power supply systems in common areas like clubhouses and community rooms, ensuring these spaces can serve as shelters during extended power outages. Developers must meet specific performance standards for the power systems, and the state will update its construction code to enforce these requirements while also mandating public charging stations for residents' electronic devices. To offset the added cost, the bill offers a tax incentive allowing developers to deduct up to $10,000 of the system's expense as an annual deduction rather than a capital investment. The legislation directly affects real estate developers and homeowners in planned communities by establishing new infrastructure standards and providing financial relief for compliance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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Greg McGuckin
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