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H8363Introduced in the House

Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

IntroducedHouse Municipal Government & Housing

Introduced by Anthony DeSimone, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

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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