Prohibits approving authority from approving construction of certain warehouses on lot of land within 1,000 feet of historic district.
This bill prohibits local governments and state agencies from approving new large warehouse construction (100,000+ sq. ft. storage facilities) on land within 1,000 feet of designated historic districts. It directly affects developers seeking permits for such warehouses near historic areas, with exceptions for specific redevelopment projects under existing law. The bill allows planning boards to grant waivers if developers request them, but requires approval before permits can be issued. It takes effect immediately for new applications not yet approved by the enforcing agency.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
P
Cody Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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