New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 4970: Directs BPU and DEP to inventory areas previously sited for nuclear reactor facilities and solicit proposals for development, establishes expedited permitting for nuclear reactors.

In committee Last action May 7, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Plain-language summary

A 4970 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs BPU and DEP to inventory areas previously sited for nuclear reactor facilities and solicit proposals for development, establishes expedited permitting for nuclear reactors. Primary sponsor: Brian Rumpf (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brian Rumpf (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.