A 2320 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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 create an electronic system for submitting construction permit applications, plans, and inspections. It specifically eliminates the need for physical seals or signatures on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractor subcode applications and related documents (like shop drawings), allowing electronic signatures instead. The system must be fully implemented within one year, with training provided to local agencies and contractors. This directly affects licensed construction professionals in these trades by reducing paper-based requirements. The bill was withdrawn as it was approved as P.L.2025, c.268.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
General Assembly Passage
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Dec 22, 2025 · General Assembly Dec 8, 2025

How they voted

This bill was withdrawn because A 5593 was enacted as P.L.2025, c.268. Votes shown below are from that bill.
370
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Dec 22, 2025
D Democratic25
25 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican15
12 Yea 3
80% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0-3)
senate
Dec 8, 2025
General Assembly · Passed
General Assembly Vote: pass (74-0-4)
general assembly
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Robert Karabinchak
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
NJ
18