SB659Introduced in the Senate
Prohibiting certain restrictions on regulation of accessory dwelling units
Introduced by Patricia Rucker, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities from prohibiting certain restrictions on the regulation of accessory dwelling units.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/14/2026
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 361) · March 6, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization
Introduced in Senate
To Government Organization
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
Floor amendments adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 180)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Government Organization
To House Government Organization
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/3/2026
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 254)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 361)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/9/2026
Approved by Governor 3/14/2026
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