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NJ S1784
NJ S1784Prohibits sewerage authority from imposing connection fee in certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would encourage redevelopment of obsolete or vacant property by prohibiting a sewerage authority from imposing a new connection fee if the property being redeveloped was previously connected to the sewerage system for 20 or more years. This exclusion applies although the property has not been in active use for a period of time since initial connection to the sewerage system. The bill provides that the exclusion does not apply, and a sewerage authority is permitted to impose a new connection fee or tapping fee upon the owner or occupant, if the fee is imposed for the purpose of a proposed addition, alteration, or change of use to the property, including a proposed addition, alteration, or change of use that requires a modification and relocation of an existing connection to the sewerage system. The bill requires a sewage authority to reimburse the fee for a new connection, paid in protest by the owner or occupant of the property, which was imposed by the authority prior to the effective date of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a sewerage authority, which is a public entity responsible for wastewater management, from charging a new connection fee or tapping fee when a property is being redeveloped if that property has already been connected to the sewerage system for at least 20 years, even if it hasn't been actively used during that time. However, this exemption does not apply if the redevelopment involves an addition, alteration, or change in the property's use that necessitates modifying or moving the existing sewer connection. The bill also mandates that any such fees improperly charged and paid under protest before the bill becomes law must be reimbursed by the sewerage authority. The term "redeveloped" is broadly defined to include more than just projects under specific redevelopment laws.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1784 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1784_I1.HTM |
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