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New JerseyA5593220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET

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.

Sponsored By: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic), Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq. (Democratic), Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier permit paperwork for licensed trade contractors

Beginning May 1, 2026, New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs must accept covered contractors’ electronic subcode permit forms and supporting documents. This covers licensed plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors submitting materials for their trade. The department cannot require their physical seal or signature on those forms. It also cannot require physical seals on paper plans at their worksites when seal copies, including electronic seals, are provided.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Clinton Calabrese

    Democratic • House

  • Vin Gopal

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert J. Karabinchak

    Democratic • House

  • Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.

    Democratic • House

  • Benjie E. Wimberly

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Ellen J. Park

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 184 • No: 0

House vote • 12/22/2025

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 71 • No: 0

Senate vote • 12/22/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 12/8/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 76 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.268.

    1/12/2026Governor

  2. Passed Assembly, PBH — (71-0-0)

    12/22/2025House

  3. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    12/22/2025House

  4. Passed Senate — (37-0)

    12/22/2025Senate

  5. Substituted for S4157 (1R)

    12/22/2025Senate

  6. SA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (Voice) (Ruiz)

    12/18/2025Senate

  7. Received in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate

    12/11/2025Senate

  8. Passed Assembly — (76-0-0)

    12/8/2025House

  9. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    11/24/2025House

  10. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee

    5/5/2025House

Bill Text

  • Version PL2025

    4/29/2026

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  • Version AL2025

    4/17/2026

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  • Senate 12/18/25 1R

    12/23/2025

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  • Senate 12/18/25

    12/19/2025

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  • As Introduced

    12/9/2025

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  • Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Substitute (11/24/25)

    11/25/2025

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