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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill authorizes licensed third-party professionals to issue DOT highway access permits
Last action · October 29, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeSponsor: William W. Spearman
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What This Bill Would Do
Assembly Bill 5714 authorizes licensed third-party permit professionals to review and approve State highway access permits at the discretion of the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The measure establishes a 90-day deadline for the DOT or third-party professionals to process major and applications and requires the department to create a licensing program and public database for these professionals within 120 days and one year of enactment, respectively.
Developers and property owners seeking highway access face standardized 90-day processing timelines and gain the option of utilizing licensed private professionals for permit approvals, while the Department of Transportation assumes oversight responsibilities for the new credentialing system.
- New Jersey regulates access to its state highway system through an access code originally mandated under legislation enacted in 1989. context
- Assemblyman William W. Spearman represents New Jersey's 5th Legislative District, which includes parts of Camden and Gloucester counties. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Developers
Developers gain the option to obtain highway access permits through licensed third-party professionals and are subject to a standardized 90-day application review period.
Department of Transportation
The department is required to establish a new licensing program, maintain a public database of professionals, oversee permit processing, and reimburse advisory committee expenses.
Licensed third-party permit professionals
Qualified individuals are newly authorized to review and approve access permits at the discretion of the department under three-year renewable licenses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Oct 29, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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