New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1952: Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1952 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events. Primary sponsor: Holly Schepisi (Republican), Joe Lagana (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Holly Schepisi (Republican); Joe Lagana (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.