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NJ S 1836

"Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.*

In brief

NJ S 1836 is a state bill in NJ: “"Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.*”. It was introduced on Jan 13, 2026 in the Senate, during the 222 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Jun 1, 2026) reads: “Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee”. Its sponsors are Singleton, Troy (Democratic), Wimberly, Benjie E. (Democratic), with 3 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Public or social housing. The facts here come from State legislature (njleg.state.nj.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.

Where it stands

Status
In committee
Latest action
Jun 1, 2026: Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Sponsors
  • Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
  • Wimberly, Benjie E. (Democratic)
  • McKnight, Angela V. (Democratic), cosponsor
  • Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democratic), cosponsor
  • Zwicker, Andrew (Democratic), cosponsor
3 cosponsors in all
Started in
Senate
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Session
222

Our summary: NJ S 1836 would enhance ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; referred to Senate committee. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)

Sources

Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.

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