S 112 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits default approvals of certain municipal land use applications, and permits municipal agencies to not hold certain required meetings, under emergency circumstances.

This bill suspends automatic approvals for certain municipal land use applications and allows agencies to skip required meetings during declared emergencies. It applies when a public health emergency (like the COVID-19 pandemic) or state emergency is in effect, as declared by the Governor, plus 60 days after the emergency ends. Municipal agencies handling land use applications would not be required to grant or deny approvals within standard timeframes during these periods. The bill directly affects local governments managing development projects, providing flexibility during crisis situations.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Jim Holzapfel
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