TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Friday signed an executive order imposing a 90-day pause on the proposal and adoption of new state rules and regulations, a move her administration said is intended to review pending actions and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
“I am committed to putting New Jersey residents first and ensuring our state government truly works for the people it serves. This means breaking down red tape, eliminating bureaucracy, and saving New Jerseyans’ time and money. Following today’s executive order, we will review proposed regulations in the pipeline and deliver lasting, positive change for communities across the state,” said Governor Sherrill.
Under Executive Order No. 7, state agencies are barred from proposing or adopting new rules for 90 days, with exceptions. Any rules that have been filed with the Office of Administrative Law but have not yet been published in the New Jersey Register must be withdrawn, according to the order.
The order also directs agencies with pending proposed rules to notify the governor by Feb. 2, 2026, if delaying or abandoning a proposal would adversely affect public health or security or obstruct essential operations. The governor can then decide whether to lift the pause on specific proposals before the 90-day period ends.
