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NJ S 1836

in committee

"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.*

New Jersey · 222 · upper

Quick answers

Did NJ S 1836 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 1836 is in committee as of 2026-06-01 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-01): Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

What is NJ S 1836 about?

NJ S 1836 is a bill in the 222 titled “"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.*”.

Who sponsors NJ S 1836?

Singleton, Troy, Wimberly, Benjie E. are the primary sponsors of NJ S 1836, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-06-01 — Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Singleton, Troyprimary
  • Wimberly, Benjie E.primary
  • McKnight, Angela V.cosponsor
  • Timberlake, Britnee N.cosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

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

    introduction,referral-committee

  2. 2026-06-01

    Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading

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  3. 2026-06-01

    Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

    referral-committee

Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1836

Attribution

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