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NJ S81
NJ S81Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.
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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 supplement the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.361 (C.20:3-1 et seq.), to provide that just compensation for an easement over a portion of beachfront property condemned for the purpose of dune construction or beach replenishment must include consideration of the increase in value to the entire property due to the added safety and property protection provided by the dune or replenished beach. The bill would also provide that any additional rights of the public to access property held in the public trust arising as a result of the easement, or the dune construction or beach replenishment, would not be considered to cause a diminution in the value of the entire property.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971" to ensure that when the government takes an easement (a right to use someone's property for a specific purpose) over beachfront property for dune construction or beach replenishment, the property owner receives "just compensation" that accounts for the increased value of their entire property due to the added protection from the dune or replenished beach. It also clarifies that any new public access rights to the property that arise from this project will not be used to reduce the compensation owed to the property owner.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S81 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/81_I1.HTM |
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