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NJ A177
NJ A177Excludes farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" in "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law."
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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 amend the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et seq.), to specify that farmland is not a redevelopment area or an area in need of redevelopment under that law. Specifically, this bill amends the definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" used in the law to specifically exclude any land actively devoted to agricultural or horticultural use that is valued, assessed, and taxed pursuant to the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L.1964, c.48 (C.54:4-23.1 et seq.). The classification of productive farmland as an area in need of redevelopment or rehabilitation under the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law" is detrimental to the State's agricultural economy. Retaining productive farmland is critically important to New Jersey, nicknamed "The Garden State," as agriculture is one of the State's largest industries.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law" to clarify that land actively used for farming and assessed under the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964" cannot be designated as a "redevelopment area" or a "rehabilitation area," which are terms used in the law to identify areas targeted for urban renewal or improvement projects. This change is intended to protect New Jersey's agricultural economy, as farming is a significant industry in the state, often referred to as "The Garden State."
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources 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/A177 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/177_I1.HTM |
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