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NJ S4722

NJ S4722
Establishes New Jersey Regulatory Modernization Commission.

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Introduced
10/05/2026
In Committee
10/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill, known as the "New Jersey Regulatory Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Act," creates the advisory New Jersey Regulatory Modernization Commission to assess the effect that rules and regulations have on economic development and public confidence in government in the State and to provide recommendations to reform or eliminate unnecessary or duplicative regulations while maintaining public health, safety, and environmental standards. For the purposes of complying with the State Constitution, the commission is to be allocated within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the department is responsible for providing administrative support and professional staff to support the commission's work. Under the bill, the commission will consist of 11 voting members, including seven public members appointed by the Executive and Legislative Branches of State government and four State cabinet members who shall serve ex officio. The bill requires the commission to review existing administrative rules and recommend changes or elimination of those deemed unnecessary or burdensome and to solicit feedback from businesses, nonprofits and the public about their regulatory challenges. Each year, the commission will publish, and submit to the Governor and Legislature, an annual report detailing its findings and recommendations, including the economic impact of any recommended reforms. State departments and agencies are expected to reply within 90 days responding to the commissions' recommendations and the commission is expected to collaborate with State departments or agencies to implement approved recommendations. The commission is charged with developing a digital "Red Tape Reduction Portal" for the public to submit regulatory concerns. All commission meetings are subject to the Open Public Meetings law and the commission's reports and findings must be published on a publicly accessible website. The bill appropriates $250,000 to support the administrative operations of the commission.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "New Jersey Regulatory Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Act," creating an advisory group called the New Jersey Regulatory Modernization Commission to evaluate state rules and regulations with the goal of eliminating unnecessary, burdensome, or duplicate requirements while safeguarding public health, safety, and the environment. Operating with an eleven-member board composed of public members appointed by state leaders and various state officials, the commission will review existing administrative rules, gather feedback from businesses, non-profits, and residents through a digital "Red Tape Reduction Portal," and issue annual reports with economic impact assessments and reform recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature. While the commission serves strictly in an advisory capacity without the power to unilaterally change laws or regulations, state departments and agencies are required to respond to its recommendations within ninety days. Furthermore, the commission is administratively housed within the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, which will provide staff support, and receives an appropriation of $250,000 from the state's General Fund to finance its initial administrative operations while ensuring its meetings and reports remain completely transparent and open to the public.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 10/05/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4722 10/01/2026
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S5000/4722_I1.HTM 10/06/2026
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