Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation Lifting 50 Year Nuclear Moratorium, Launches Nuclear Task Force at Salem Nuclear Power Plant

April 8, 2026 | nj.gov

Governor Mikie Sherrill today (4/8) took major steps to pave the way for potential new nuclear power in New Jersey, signing legislation (S3870/A4528) to remove a key permitting hurdle that has created a de facto moratorium on new nuclear power for decades and launching the state’s new Nuclear Task Force. After a tour of the Salem Nuclear Power Plant, she was joined in her announcement by PSEG President Ralph LaRossa, PSEG Nuclear President Charles McFeaters, Senator Paul Sarlo, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, Assemblyman Cody Miller, Assemblyman Jerry Walker, and IBEW Local 94 Business Manager Adam Neuman.

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