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A 795

Permits 30-calendar day extension to cure period for certain businesses to address and resolve certain violations.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese and 12 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill extends violation cure period to 30 days for specified businesses, delaying enforcement action while allowing time for compliance corrections.

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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Bill Summary · A 795

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 795 extends the cure period for certain business violations in New Jersey from the standard timeframe to 30 calendar days, allowing businesses additional time to correct and resolve identified violations before facing penalties. The bill applies selectively to "certain businesses," suggesting it targets specific sectors or business types rather than all enterprises statewide.

Why is this important

Cure periods—the time allowed to fix violations before enforcement action—directly affect business compliance costs and operational continuity. This extension could reduce the burden on small or regulated businesses while potentially affecting regulatory enforcement speed and public safety outcomes depending on which violation types qualify for the extension.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's reference to "certain businesses" and "certain violations" lacks specificity in this summary, leaving unclear which industries/violations qualify and whether the extended timeline is appropriate for all included categories
  • Enforcement effectiveness: A 30-day extension may delay correction of violations that pose immediate public health, safety, or environmental risks, depending on violation severity
  • Competitive fairness: Selective application to certain businesses could create disparities in compliance timelines and costs compared to other regulated entities

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

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