New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 956: Requires DEP to establish "private wildlife habitat certification program"; creates affirmative defense against municipal nuisance ordinances for properties certified under the program.

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

Plain-language summary

S 956 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DEP to establish "private wildlife habitat certification program"; creates affirmative defense against municipal nuisance ordinances for properties certified under the program. Primary sponsor: Jon Bramnick (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jon Bramnick (Republican).