New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SCR 40 — Proposes Constitutional amendment to limit exercise of eminent domain to acquisition of land for essential public purposes.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCM

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Eminent domain-limit exercise to land acquisition for essential public purposes

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 08, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCM

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 40 do?
Eminent domain-limit exercise to land acquisition for essential public purposes
Who sponsors SCR 40?
SCR 40 is sponsored by Steinhardt, Douglas J. (Republican) and Space, Parker (Republican).
What is the current status of SCR 40?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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