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S2268Introduced in the Senate

Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on land they own provided at least 50 % of the housing to be developed is low- or moderate-income housing and the land is owned or held in trust by the faith-based organizations.

EngrossedHouse Municipal Government & Housing

Introduced by Meghan Kallman, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on land they own provided at least 50 % of the housing to be developed is low- or moderate-income housing and the land is owned or held in trust by the faith-based organizations.

Where it stands

Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

May 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 27, 2026

37

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/27/2026)

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

  9. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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