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S 2398

Authorizes municipality to deliver property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payment via e-mail.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Bucco

New Jersey bill allows municipalities to email property tax bills and permits instead of mailing physical copies, reducing costs but raising concerns about access equity and legal validity.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2398

Legislative bill overview

S 2398 authorizes New Jersey municipalities to deliver property tax bills, construction permits, and official payment receipts electronically via email instead of requiring physical mail delivery. The bill modernizes administrative procedures by allowing local governments to shift from paper-based to digital communication while maintaining official record delivery.

Why is this important

This bill reduces municipal administrative costs and environmental waste while offering residents faster, more convenient access to important documents. However, it creates potential equity issues for residents without reliable email access or digital literacy, and raises questions about document authenticity and legal validity of electronic delivery.

Potential points of contention

  • Digital equity concerns: Residents without email access, stable internet, or digital literacy could miss critical property tax deadlines or permit information, disproportionately affecting elderly and low-income populations
  • Legal enforceability: Unclear whether email delivery satisfies statutory requirements for "official notice" and whether missed emails (spam filters, account changes) could invalidate tax assessments or permit decisions
  • Opt-out provisions: The bill doesn't explicitly address whether residents can require paper delivery or what happens if municipalities cannot deliver emails successfully

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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