ACR49

Clarifies housing rights of State residents under State Constitution and prohibits laws requiring municipalities to provide housing opportunities through zoning and land use regulations.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Clarifies housing rights under New Jersey Constitution and prohibits laws requiring municipalities to provide housing for all income levels.

This bill proposes amendments to the New Jersey Constitution to clarify that there is no personal right to housing for all income levels in all municipalities. It also prohibits the Legislature from enacting laws that require municipalities to provide housing for all income levels through zoning and land use regulation. The intent is to remove affordable housing obligations placed on municipalities due to the Mount Laurel cases. If approved by voters, these amendments will be submitted to the public at the next general election.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee