Requires DCA to enable certain construction subcode applicants to electronically submit certain materials for permit application review; limits requirements for physical seal on documents at worksite.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to allow licensed plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractors to submit subcode application materials (like shop drawings and compliance calculations) electronically instead of physically. It specifically prohibits DCA from requiring physical seals or signatures on these contractors' subcode forms or on physical plans displayed at construction sites. The bill applies only to documents related to these contractors' specific disciplines (electrical, fire protection, or energy subcodes), not to general construction permits. This changes existing requirements to enable digital submissions while maintaining the same submission content and approval standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Dec 22, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Dec 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Benjie Wimberly
DDemocratic
P
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
Co
Declan O'Scanlon
RRepublican
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