SB1578Introduced in the Senate
Relating to rural residential development.
Introduced by Todd Nash, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
This Act allows rural counties to zone up to 50 acres for homes and allows more rural ADUs. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Allows counties with a population density of less than 30 people per square mile to rezone up to 50 acres to be divided and developed for residential dwellings of at least five units per acre. Sunsets January 2, 2034. Expands allowed development of accessory dwelling units to farmland with certain existing nonfarm dwellings. Allows the development of larger rural accessory dwelling units.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Housing and Development.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
In committee upon adjournment.
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