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NJ A925
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Azzariti
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AI Summary
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Prohibits developers of inclusionary housing developments (containing both market-rate and affordable units) from creating separate entrances, amenities, or other features that segregate residents based on income-restricted unit status or other protected characteristics
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Bars municipal governing bodies, approving authorities, and zoning officers from approving development applications that include segregated features for affordable housing residents
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Affordable units in developments found to violate the segregation prohibition cannot be counted toward a municipality's fair share affordable housing obligation
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Requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to establish complaint mechanisms allowing interested parties to report violations and authorizing investigations with corrective action requirements
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Takes effect on the first day of the 10th month following enactment, with implementing regulations due within six months of enactment
Legislative Description
"Closing the Segregated Housing Loophole Act"; prohibits segregation in affordable housing inclusionary developments.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/13/2026