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S 1816

Requires Division of Purchase and Property to issue annual report on State-owned underutilized real property with potential for other uses.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Troy Singleton and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey must publish annual reports of state-owned underutilized property available for alternative uses, increasing transparency of public real estate assets.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · S 1816

Legislative bill overview

S 1816 mandates New Jersey's Division of Purchase and Property to compile and publish an annual report documenting state-owned real property that is underutilized and could potentially be repurposed for alternative uses. The bill requires systematic identification and documentation of these properties to make information publicly available about state real estate assets that may not be serving their highest and best use.

Why is this important

Underutilized public property represents potential waste of taxpayer assets and missed opportunities for economic development, housing, or community benefit. Transparency about these properties enables legislators, municipalities, and the public to advocate for productive reuse—whether for affordable housing, business development, environmental conservation, or other public purposes. Regular reporting creates accountability and could unlock significant value from the state's real estate portfolio.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden and cost: Requires ongoing staff resources to identify, document, and annually report on properties; costs may offset potential savings from reuse
  • Definition ambiguity: "Underutilized" and "potential for other uses" lack precise definitions, making implementation subjective and potentially controversial
  • Political sensitivity: Public reporting of available state properties may create pressure to sell or lease assets that the Division prefers to retain, or may expose properties needed for future state purposes

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

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