Prohibits imposition of builder's remedy in exclusionary zoning litigation.
This bill prohibits courts from imposing a "builder's remedy" in lawsuits challenging exclusionary zoning laws. It directly affects municipalities facing housing litigation and developers who previously sought this remedy. The key provision bans court orders requiring municipalities to use zoning tactics (like density bonuses) that prioritize market-rate housing development over affordable units. Instead, if a court finds a municipality failed to provide reasonable opportunities for affordable housing, it must choose an alternative remedy. The bill aims to shift focus from litigation-driven market-rate development toward other solutions for addressing affordable housing needs.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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2 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Bergen
RRepublican
P
NM
Nancy Muñoz
RRepublican
Co
Al Barlas
RRepublican
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
CB
Chris Barranco
RRepublican
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
Co
Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
Co
Rob Clifton
RRepublican
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