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NJ A3771
NJ A3771Authorizes municipality to deliver property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payment via e-mail.
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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 requires the Director of the Division of Local GovernmentServices in the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Office of Information Technology and the State Treasurer, to establish a mechanism by which a municipality may transmit property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payment of municipal fees and charges via e-mail. The bill permits a municipality to adopt an ordinance designating the use of e-mail as an authorized means of delivery, but does not permit a municipality to designate it as the sole means of delivery. The bill specifies that a municipality would have to continue providing hard copies though regular mail, at no extra charge, to any taxpayer, applicant, or fee payer who does not request electronic delivery.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes municipalities to offer property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payments of municipal fees and charges via email, but only if the municipality adopts a local ordinance to allow this. The Director of the Division of Local Government Services, in consultation with the Office of Information Technology and the State Treasurer, will create a system for this electronic delivery. Importantly, this bill ensures that no one will be forced to receive these documents electronically; individuals can still opt to receive them through traditional mail at no extra cost, and municipalities must continue to provide hard copies to those who do not request email delivery.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3771 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3771_I1.HTM |
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