Establishes abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding in DOT and DEP.

This bill creates an Abandoned Mine Reclamation Transportation and Utility Protection Program within the New Jersey Department of Transportation to address hazards posed by inactive mines. It requires the department to develop a comprehensive plan in collaboration with the Department of Labor and the Department of Environmental Protection, which will map abandoned mines and prioritize those threatening roads, bridges, and public utilities. The legislation grants state employees the right to enter private property for safety investigations after providing proper notice, while ensuring that property owners are informed of findings and not forced to pay for these assessments. Once the plan is finalized, the department will execute reclamation projects to stabilize or backfill dangerous mine voids, using an established state fund to cover associated costs.