Federal, state and local bills on the causes CSWH follows, found by our daily update. Each links to its official page; the status and latest action come from Congress.gov, Open States or the city's own records, and the official page is the final word. Find your legislators to write to them.
17 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
NJ A 5733 requires the Office of Eviction Prevention to publish eviction-related data.
Sponsor: Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq.
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5733
NJ S 4898 is the 'New Jersey Public Option Health Care Act.'
Sponsor: Mukherji, Raj (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4898
NJ S 4962 requires the Office of Eviction Prevention to publish eviction-related data.
Sponsor: Gopal, Vin (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4962
NJ A 3997 prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws; reported out of Assembly Comm. with amendments, 2nd Reading.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Sponsor: Brennan, Katie
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3997
NJ S 4066 requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing; reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4066
NJ A 3586, which requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing, was reported out of Assembly Committee.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Sponsor: Greenwald, Louis D. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3586
NJ S 4859, concerning the definition of veteran for an affordable housing preference, was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4859
NJ A 5703, introduced and referred to the Assembly Housing Committee, revises training requirements for local housing authority officials.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
Sponsor: Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5703
NJ S 4845 establishes a Social Housing Program, Workforce Housing Investment Program, and Human Infrastructure Bank Fund; introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Stack, Brian P. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4845
NJ S 4846, which prohibits landlords from using certain living situations as cause for eviction of residential tenants, was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4846
NJ A 5699, expanding the sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies, and services for certain affordable housing projects, was introduced and referred to the Assembly Housing Committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
Sponsor: Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5699
NJ A 5674 concerns certain mandated lease fees imposed by landlord for residential dwelling units; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly Housing Committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
Sponsor: Stewart, Kenyatta
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5674
NJ A 5692 requires a DCA educational campaign for municipalities about their affordable housing obligations; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly Housing Committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
Sponsor: Dunn, Aura K. (Republican)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5692
NJ S 1836 would enhance ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; referred to Senate committee.
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1836
NJ A 4943 establishes a Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund and appropriates $20 million; it was referred to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
Sponsor: Walker, Jerry
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4943
was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1842
NJ S 2726, concerning prohibition of certain residential tenant evictions and removals due to residential foreclosure during federal government shutdown, was introduced and referred to committee.
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2726