Restricts purchase of single-family homes by certain institutional investors.
This bill restricts certain institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes in New Jersey that are listed for sale on the market. It defines "institutional investors" as large corporations, partnerships, or trusts, while explicitly exempting small investors who own 20 or fewer homes, family trusts, and nonprofits focused on affordable housing. The law aims to prevent large investment firms from buying up residential properties, thereby keeping homes available for individual buyers and local families.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2026
Last action May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Greg Myhre
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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