Prohibits default approvals of certain municipal land use applications, and permits municipal agencies to not hold certain required meetings, under emergency circumstances.

This bill (A766) prohibits default approvals of certain municipal land use applications and allows municipal agencies to skip required meetings during declared emergencies. It applies when the Governor declares a public health emergency (under the Emergency Health Powers Act) or a state of emergency (under P.L.1942, c.251), including during the pandemic period referenced in Executive Order No. 103. Municipal agencies cannot automatically approve applications that would normally be approved by default under the Municipal Land Use Law (P.L.1975, c.291) during these emergencies and for 60 days after. The bill directly affects local governments handling land use decisions, permitting flexibility during crises while maintaining the legal framework for approvals.