S 4142 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill creates a new program within the New Jersey Department of Transportation to identify and address abandoned mines that threaten roads, bridges, and public utilities. It requires the department to develop a comprehensive plan that maps at-risk mines, prioritizes them by danger level, and outlines specific steps to stabilize or reclaim them. The legislation grants state employees the right to enter private property to conduct necessary safety investigations, provided they give proper notice and do not force owners to pay for the work. Once the plan is complete, the department can either perform the reclamation projects directly or hire private contractors to carry them out.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 11, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Jun 1, 2026
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Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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May 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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