New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 683: Authorizes BPU to provide site approval for small modular reactors; authorizes operators of small modular reactors to store spent nuclear fuel on-site.

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

Plain-language summary

S 683 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes BPU to provide site approval for small modular reactors; authorizes operators of small modular reactors to store spent nuclear fuel on-site. Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic), Nick Scutari (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bob Smith (Democratic); Nick Scutari (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.