ACR 89 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit use of eminent domain to take active farmland in certain circumstances.

ACR 89 proposes a constitutional amendment that would generally prohibit the government from using eminent domain to take land actively used for farming. It would prevent the State, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other public entities from acquiring farmland for non-farming purposes, such as development or commercial projects. However, the amendment allows taking farmland if the property is restricted in perpetuity for agricultural use. This change would require voter approval to become part of New Jersey's Constitution, altering current eminent domain practices for active farmland.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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