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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Nick Scutari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee