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A 5461

Makes various changes to provisions of "Administrative Procedure Act."

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mitchelle Drulis and 3 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill modifies state Administrative Procedure Act governing how agencies create and implement regulations, currently in committee review.

Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · A 5461

Legislative bill overview

Assembly Bill A 5461 proposes amendments to New Jersey's Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which governs how state agencies develop and implement regulations. The bill was introduced in March 2025 and is currently under review in legislative committees. The specific provisions of the proposed changes are not detailed in the available action summary.

Why is this important

The Administrative Procedure Act establishes the procedural requirements agencies must follow when creating rules, including notice, public comment periods, and justification standards. Changes to the APA directly affect how regulations are developed, implemented, and challenged, impacting businesses, nonprofits, and citizens who interact with state government.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. public input: Amendments could either streamline agency processes (favored by business groups) or reduce transparency and public participation opportunities (a concern for advocacy groups)
  • Agency discretion: Changes may expand or constrain agency flexibility in rulemaking, affecting regulatory consistency and predictability
  • Implementation costs: Modifications to procedural requirements could impose new administrative burdens or costs on state agencies with limited budgets

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

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