New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5520 — Requires resolution, ordinance, or other formal action authorizing acquisition of real property by eminent domain to state intended public use.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ASL

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill requires formal action for acquiring real property through eminent domain.

The legislation mandates that a resolution, ordinance, or other formal action is necessary for the government to acquire real property by eminent domain. This means that before taking property for public use, a clear official decision must be made.

Summary

Real property by eminent domain-req formal action authorizing acquisition

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 18, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5; N.J.S.A. 20:3-6; N.J.S.A. 20:3-2.

  • N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5

    (a) By Subject such such such Whether (b) such , such (c) (d) such said said this act said said his this act → a. by subject the , , , , and whether , b. the : ; the c. , , provided that the governing body first adopts a resolution or ordinance specifying the new public use d. , the the P.L.1971, c.199 (C.40A:12-13) the , , the the grantor's P.L.1971, c.199 (C.40A:12-13) e. If a county or municipality authorizes the acquisition of real property by condemnation, the resolution or ordinance authorizing that acquisition shall, at the time of its adoption, specify the particular public use or uses for which the property is being acquired. A resolution or ordinance that states only that the acquisition is for a public use or purpose, without specifying that use or purpose, shall not satisfy the requirements of this subsection, and the resolution or ordinance shall have no force or effect related to acquiring the real property.

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 20:3-6

    such this act such such such such said Such such said → the P.L.1971, c.361 (C.20:3-1 et seq.) the the particular public use or uses for which the property is being acquired, any A written offer that states only that the property is being acquired for a public use or purpose, without specifying that use or purpose, shall not satisfy this section. the the The the the

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 20:3-2

    Borough of Seaside Park v. Shree Jyoti, LLC

    added

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ASL

Sponsors

  • John V. Azzariti Jr. · Primary
  • Victoria A. Flynn · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Azzariti Jr., John V.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Flynn, Victoria A.

Not signed on (118)

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What does A 5520 do?
Real property by eminent domain-req formal action authorizing acquisition
Who sponsors A 5520?
A 5520 is sponsored by Azzariti Jr., John V. and Flynn, Victoria A..
What is the current status of A 5520?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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