New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1098: Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each housing unit occupied by a veteran; permits municipalities to satisfy fair share affordable housing obligation through 35 percent set aside for veterans.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1098 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each housing unit occupied by a veteran; permits municipalities to satisfy fair share affordable housing obligation through 35 percent set aside for veterans. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic).