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NJ A925

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Azzariti

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Bars municipal governing bodies, approving authorities, and zoning officers from approving development applications that include segregated features for affordable housing residents

  • Affordable units in developments found to violate the segregation prohibition cannot be counted toward a municipality's fair share affordable housing obligation

  • Requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to establish complaint mechanisms allowing interested parties to report violations and authorizing investigations with corrective action requirements

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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