"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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Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 13, 2026
Last action: Jun 1, 2026 — Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Session: 222
Momentum: 45 · Moderate

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1% Unlikely

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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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