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
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Quick answers
Did NJ S 1836 pass?
Not yet. NJ S 1836 is in committee 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 3 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
- Zwicker, Andrewcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-06-01
Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
referral-committee
2026-06-01
Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
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2026-01-13
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Votes
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Related bills
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