Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.

This bill prohibits New Jersey state agencies from requiring municipalities in the Highlands planning area to revise their local master plans to match the regional master plan as a condition for approvals like permits, grants, or loans. It also bans agencies from considering whether a municipality follows the regional plan when making decisions about funding, permits, or assistance. State departments listed include environmental protection, transportation, community affairs, and affordable housing agencies. The law takes immediate effect and directly affects municipalities in the Highlands region by reducing state oversight of their local land-use planning.