ACR138

Proposes amendment to New Jersey Constitution to prohibit exclusionary zoning and clarify municipal obligations regarding affordable housing construction.

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey ACR138 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to prohibit exclusionary zoning and clarify municipal obligations regarding.

New Jersey ACR138 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to prohibit exclusionary zoning, which can prevent the development of low-income housing units. The amendment aims to eliminate the forced construction of specific housing projects through lawsuits. It clarifies that towns are not obligated to construct affordable housing units but must allow for their development. The amendment seeks to overturn the Mount Laurel mandate and eliminate the "builder's remedy" lawsuit, while reaffirming the state's commitment to eliminating discriminatory zoning practices.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee