Establishes time periods for adverse possession of certain property.

This New Jersey bill establishes a 20-year period for adverse possession, meaning a person who openly and continuously occupies someone else's property for 20 years (meeting specific conditions like actual, notorious use) gains full ownership rights. It directly affects private property owners and occupants by clarifying when they can legally claim title. The bill exempts public property - such as land used for government, schools, parks, or utility services - from this rule, and creates a separate 40-year requirement for tidal-flowed land that was no longer tidal during the occupation period. It repeals conflicting older laws to resolve confusion about property ownership timelines.