S.Con.Res.52

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

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey SCR52 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit exclusionary zoning and clarify municipal obligations regarding affordable housing.

New Jersey SCR52 proposes an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution to prohibit exclusionary zoning practices that prevent the development of low-income housing units. This amendment aims to eliminate the forced construction of specific residential projects through litigation. The amendment clarifies that towns are not obligated to construct affordable housing units, but it reaffirms the state's commitment to eliminating discriminatory zoning practices.

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Where it stands

Current
Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee