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NJ A3516
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Yvonne Lopez
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AI Summary
- Amends the Municipal Land Use Law to make the housing plan element a mandatory component of municipal master plans, requiring municipalities to evaluate housing needs and establish plans for housing production including affordable housing
- Expands land use plan element requirements to show the relationship between land use planning and the housing plan element, including existing and proposed development, redevelopment, and areas designated for rehabilitation under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law
- Requires housing plan elements to include comprehensive analyses of existing housing inventory, 10-year housing projections, demographic characteristics, employment patterns, and the municipality's fair share obligation for low- and moderate-income housing
- Mandates evaluation of housing locations relative to transit, services, and employment, as well as analysis of local ordinances affecting multigenerational housing continuity
- Requires municipalities in the Highlands Region to analyze compliance with the Highlands Regional Master Plan and identify opportunities for housing development, including affordable housing, consistent with that plan
Legislative Description
Clarifies requirements for land use plan element and housing plan element of municipal master plan.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Housing1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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