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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires study of vacant commercial space for small businesses.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Business Action Center, an office within the Department of State, to study the impact of vacant commercial properties across New Jersey and report its findings to the Governor and the Legislature within one year of the bill's enactment. The study will examine how counties and local governments track vacant commercial real estate, their progress in using the "Abandoned Properties Rehabilitation Act" (a law aimed at addressing abandoned properties), and any existing programs that offer financial or technical help for vacant commercial spaces. It will also survey business owners and those looking to start businesses about how they find vacant properties, and will include recommendations to assist them in this search. This bill will become effective 90 days after it is signed into law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Clinton Calabrese (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D)*,
Michael Venezia (D)*,
Katie Brennan (D),
Linda Carter (D),
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Roy Freiman (D),
Tennille McCoy (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Maureen Rowan (D),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3955 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3955_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement ACE 2/12/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3955_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3955_I1.HTM |
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