S.1278

Adds to existing law to provide for regulation of development on religious land.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1278 regulates development on religious land, allowing multifamily and mixed-use developments while prohibiting certain restrictions.

Idaho S1278 amends existing law to regulate development on religious land, defined as land owned or leased by a religious organization for at least 40 years. The bill allows for multifamily and mixed-use developments on such land, provided they are within a quarter mile of a heavy industrial use, airport, or military base. It prohibits cities and counties from imposing certain restrictions, such as minimum parking requirements, density limits, or setbacks.

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History

Feb 12

Senate

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

Feb 11

Senate

Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing