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Bill > S1948
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would revise the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.), to prohibit any categorical affordable housing obligation exemption for municipalities that are eligible for the Municipal (Urban) Aid Program. Prior rules of the Council on Affordable Housing excluded these municipalities from providing any contribution toward a region's affordable housing need. Those exemptions, however, can lead to undue development burdens on the other municipalities in the region. Additionally, directing more affordable housing development to urban municipalities would help minimize urban sprawl and would direct development to areas that already have extensive infrastructure in place, allowing for more cost-effective accommodation of new development.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit municipalities eligible for Urban Aid, which are defined as municipalities qualifying for State aid, from receiving categorical exemptions from their affordable housing obligations. Previously, the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), an entity responsible for administering housing obligations, could exempt these urban municipalities from contributing to their region's affordable housing needs. This change aims to prevent undue development burdens on other municipalities within a housing region and to encourage more affordable housing development in urban areas, which can help reduce urban sprawl and leverage existing infrastructure for cost-effective development.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1948 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1948_I1.HTM |
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