H0313Introduced in the House
Housing
Introduced by Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requires, rather than authorizing, local governments to adopt, by specified date, ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in certain areas; requires that such ordinances apply prospectively; prohibits inclusion of certain requirements or prohibitions in such ordinances; removes requirement that application for building permit to construct accessory dwelling unit include certain affidavit; revises accessory dwelling units that apply toward satisfying certain component of local government's comprehensive plan; prohibits denial of homestead exemption for certain portions of property on specified basis; requires that rented accessory dwelling unit be assessed separately from homestead property & taxed according to its use; authorizes local government to provide density bonus incentive to landowners who make certain real property donations to assist in provision of affordable housing for military families; requires OPPAGA to evaluate efficacy of using mezzanine finance & potential of tiny homes for specified purposes; requires office to consult with certain entities; requires office to submit certain report to Legislature by specified date.
Where it stands
Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee · December 10, 2025
13
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
17 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Shane Abbott | 5 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Yes |
| Bill Partington | 28 | Yes |
| Chase Tramont | 30 | Yes |
| Erika Booth | 35 | Yes |
| Jennifer Harris | 44 | No |
| Jon Albert | 48 | Yes |
| Lindsay Cross | 60 | Absent |
| Jenna Persons-Mulicka | 78 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Referred to Ways & Means Committee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Added to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Reported out of Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Referred to Ways & Means Committee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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