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NJ A1620
NJ A1620Directs DEP to lift conservation restrictions imposed as condition of CAFRA permit under certain conditions.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Directs DEP to lift conservation restrictions imposed as condition of CAFRA permit under certain conditions.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to lift conservation restrictions, which are limitations on land use designed to preserve natural areas, wildlife, or public access, when these restrictions were imposed as a condition of a permit under the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA). CAFRA is a law that regulates development in New Jersey's coastal zone. The DEP must lift such a restriction if the property owner demonstrates that the land is needed for and will be used to physically expand an existing school for special needs children. As a condition for lifting the restriction, the DEP must ensure that a new, similar conservation restriction is placed on another piece of land that is at least twice the size of the original parcel and located within 20 miles of it.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1620 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1620_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AOF 2/12/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1620_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1620_I1.HTM |
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