HB05288Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Utility Connections For Accessory Dwelling Units.
Introduced by Planning and Development Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To (1) change statutory references to "accessory apartments" to "accessory dwelling units", and (2) specify that towns, districts or utilities may not require separate utility connections for accessory apartments pursuant to special act zoning regulations.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Roll Call Vote 211 · April 30, 2026
26
Yes
10
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
36 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Fonfara | 1 | Yes |
| Douglas McCrory | 2 | Yes |
| Saud Anwar | 3 | Yes |
| MD Rahman | 4 | Yes |
| Derek Slap | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Lopes | 6 | Yes |
| John Kissel | 7 | No |
| Paul Honig | 8 | Yes |
| Matthew Lesser | 9 | Yes |
| Gary Winfield | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development
Public Hearing 02/27
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/24/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 137
File Number 162
House Passed
Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 476
Rules Suspended
Senate Passed
In Concurrence
Public Act 26-7
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
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