S 1659 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.

S 1659 requires construction permit applicants in New Jersey to disclose the anticipated funding sources and amounts for their projects. This applies to most construction projects, but excludes single-family homes, dwelling unit renovations/repairs, and small-scale alterations (e.g., to buildings with fewer than three units). Applicants must provide this funding information when applying for a permit and update it before receiving a certificate of occupancy. The bill directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to create implementing rules within 180 days of enactment. It does not apply to residential renovations or single-family home projects as defined in the bill.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

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Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026

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Introduced → Reprint · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill moved from its introduced version to a first reprint as reported by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on May 11, 2026, with amendments. The key substantive change adds a perjury certification requirement: applicants must certify under penalty of perjury that any funding disclosure is true and accurate at the time of submission, and false or missing information is the sole responsibility of the applicant. This strengthens enforcement by adding personal legal liability for inaccurate disclosures.

ENFORCEMENT

Applicants must now certify under penalty of perjury that any funding disclosure provided with a construction permit application or certificate of occupancy is true and accurate at the time of submission. False or missing information in such disclosures is stated to be the sole responsibility of the applicant.

TECHNICAL

The bill's status changed from 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel' to 'As reported by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on May 11, 2026, with amendments,' reflecting committee action.

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Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

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2 primary · 8 co-sponsors