Relating to accessibility standards for housing; and prescribing an effective date.

Passed on 4/6/26

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From the Legislature

Tells two state agencies to set rules for making housing easier to access and use for people with disabilities. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.5). Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt rules to conform the state building code to accessibility requirements under the Fair Housing Act [and to certain American National Standards Institute standards for housing accessibility]. Prohibits the Housing and Community Services Department from funding new rental housing that is a subsidized development unless the housing meets specified accessibility standards. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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10 Nay

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16 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 5

3:00 PM

Senate Housing and Development Public Hearing

Feb 10

3:00 PM

Senate Housing and Development Work Session

Feb 24

3:00 PM

House Housing and Homelessness Public Hearing

Feb 26

3:00 PM

House Housing and Homelessness Work Session

Feb 26

3:00 PM

House Housing and Homelessness Possible Work Session