"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.*

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Jun 1, 2026 · Senate

Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading

Jun 1, 2026 · Senate

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

Jan 13, 2026 · Senate

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

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Floor Consideration — base rate 18%, measured from NJ's completed sessions
Momentum -1 45/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -18 132 days quiet

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