"The Desegregate New Jersey Act'; promotes equitable residential development throughout State.

The Desegregate New Jersey Act (A2586) requires municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs, like in-law apartments) on single-family lots without forcing them into affordable housing requirements. It also mandates that municipalities allow multifamily housing near transit hubs (within ½-mile) and along main street corridors (within ¼-mile), with minimum density of 15 units per acre and no minimum parking requirements. The bill restricts local rules that would block ADUs (e.g., requiring exterior doors, age limits, or separate utility billing) and sets a 65-day deadline for permit decisions. This directly affects homeowners seeking to add ADUs, developers building multifamily projects, and municipalities responsible for zoning enforcement.