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H7447Introduced in the House

Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.

IntroducedHouse Municipal Government & Housing

Introduced by Sherry Roberts, District 29

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION - Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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