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H8040Introduced in the House

Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes.

Passed

Introduced by June Speakman, District 68

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage As Amended · June 11, 2026

53

Yes

15

No

7

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  10. Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence

  11. Transmitted to Governor

  12. Signed by Governor

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