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NJ A1587
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Kean
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AI Summary
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Directs the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), or its successor agency, to adopt regulations requiring municipalities to give preference to current residents when processing affordable housing applications.
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Amends P.L.1985, c.222, the Fair Housing Act, to add residency preference requirements to COAH's regulatory duties.
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Applies to persons and families who both reside in a municipality and have applied for affordable housing assistance within that same municipality.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Directs COAH to adopt regulations to require municipalities to prioritize current residents in affordable housing applications.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/13/2026