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SB36Introduced in the Senate

Land Use - Zoning - Limitations (Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026)

IntroducedSenate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Introduced by Education, Energy, and the Environment

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibiting local jurisdictions from adopting or enforcing certain zoning provisions relating to lot size, dimensions, setback requirements, lot coverage, and design or architectural elements for certain single-family homes with certain exceptions; prohibiting local jurisdictions from prohibiting certain housing types in certain zones; and prohibiting local jurisdictions from prohibiting certain subdivisions of certain lot types.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

January 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  3. Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.

  4. Hearing canceled

  5. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

  6. Hearing canceled

  7. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

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