NJ·Bill·2024-2025 Regular Session
A 4215
Directs BPU to adopt rules and regulations concerning small modular nuclear reactors; authorizes EDA to incentivize construction and operation of such reactors.
Introduced 2026-02-19Last action 2026-10-29 — Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy CommitteeCommittee Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Sponsor
Miller, Cody D.D
Cosponsors
Fantasia(D)Dawn(D)Guardian(R)Donald A.(R)Hutchison(R)Dan(D)Inganamort(R)Michael(R)Drulis(R)Mitchelle(D)Freiman(R)Roy(D)Moen(R)William F.(R)CalabreseClinton
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Died in Assembly committee
The 2024-2025 Regular Session ended on 2025-12-31. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✓
Introduced
✗
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill directs New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to develop rules and regulations for small modular nuclear reactors (SMNRs), which are defined as nuclear fission reactors with a capacity of up to 300 megawatts that can operate alone or in combination with other similar reactors and require licensing from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The legislation also authorizes the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to create incentives for the construction and operation of these reactors in the state. By adding SMNRs to existing energy and environmental statutes, including the Global Warming Solutions Fund framework, the bill appears to position these smaller nuclear facilities as part of New Jersey's clean energy strategy and carbon reduction efforts.
Bill history
- 2026-02-19 · AssemblyIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Note
Historical import. Session: 221
Full Bill Text
https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4215_I1.PDF