HB1709Introduced in the House
LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Introduced by Kambium Buckner, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Defines terms. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
March 23, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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