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NJ S3548
NJ S3548Provides license renewal fee relief for businesses and individuals impacted by public highway projects.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides various forms of fee relief to certain businesses and professionals who are adversely impacted by a public highway project, such as the closure and repair of Interstate 80 in Morris County after the discovery of numerous sinkholes along the roadway. The closures and ongoing construction created significant traffic congestion along the detour routes. Commercial establishments, especially small businesses, experienced reduced activity as a result of longer commute times, road closures, and unpredictable local travel times. The bill recognizes the impact these conditions have on small businesses and on the licensed professionals who work for these businesses, and it provides relief for any business license or professional license renewal which comes due during the relief period related to construction projects as defined in the bill. The bill provides for the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs within the Office of the Attorney General and the Director of the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services within the Department of the Treasury to establish application and fee waiver processes to effectuate the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill provides fee relief for professionals and small businesses negatively impacted by public highway projects, such as major road construction or repairs that disrupt traffic and access. Professionals holding licenses regulated by the state, and small businesses (defined as entities with 50 or fewer full-time employees, independently owned and operated, with their principal place of business in New Jersey) that operate retail establishments, can apply for waivers of their license or registration renewal fees if these fees become due during the active construction period of a public highway project. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate that they operate within an "impacted construction zone," meaning an area where the project impedes traffic or access, and that they have experienced a significant reduction in income due to the project. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs (for professional licenses) and the Director of the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (for business registrations) will establish the application process and require documentation to verify eligibility. The Commissioner of Transportation will notify these directors about the commencement, completion, and ongoing status of public highway projects to facilitate the implementation of this relief.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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/S3548 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3548_I1.HTM |
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