SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization
STATUS: This bill previously passed in the Senate and also passed the House Counties, Cities and Towns Committee on Friday, 2/7. It will now be sent to the House floor.
This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.
SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization
STATUS: This bill will be voted on TODAY, 2/7 in the House Counties, Cities, and Towns Committee at 9am in House Committee Room B – 205.
This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.
SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization
STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the House Counties, Cities, and Towns Subcommittee #2 TODAY, 2/6 at 7:30 am in House South Subcommittee Room – 210.
This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.
STATUS: STATUS: This bill passed the House yesterday, 2/4 and has been moved to the Senate.
This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.
STATUS: This bill is on the House Third Reading Calendar TODAY, 2/4, and is expected to receive a floor vote.
This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.
STATUS: This bill is on the House 2nd Reading calendar TODAY, 2/3, and is expected to be on the House Third Reading Calendar tomorrow and receive a floor vote.
This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.
SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization
STATUS: This bill passed the Senate yesterday, 1/30 and will now be sent to the House.
This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.
STATUS: This bill was killed in the House Health and Human Services Committee yesterday, 1/30.
Requires the Department of Health to establish the Health Care Regulatory Sandbox Program to enable a person to obtain limited access to the market in the Commonwealth to temporarily test an innovative health care product or service on a limited basis.
SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization
STATUS: This bill will be voted on TODAY, 1/30 by the Senate for a third reading.
This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.
STATUS: This bill passed the Health and Human Services, Health Subcommittee, and his headed to the House Appropriations Committee.
Requires the Department of Health to establish the Health Care Regulatory Sandbox Program to enable a person to obtain limited access to the market in the Commonwealth to temporarily test an innovative health care product or service on a limited basis.
Status: This bill will be voted on in the House Health Subcommittee THIS MORNING, 1/29, at 9AM in House Committee Room C-206.
Requires the Department of Health to establish the Health Care Regulatory Sandbox Program to enable a person to obtain limited access to the market in the Commonwealth to temporarily test an innovative health care product or service on a limited basis.
SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization
Status: This bill is on the Senate Second Reading Calendar today, 1/29. It is on the Senate Third Reading Calendar TOMORROW, 1/30, and is expected to receive a floor vote.
This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.
Status: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/28, at 9AM in Senate Room A.
This bill establishes a framework for portable benefit accounts for independent contractors. The legislation supports independent workers by creating a mechanism for flexible benefits and tax relief, allowing contractors to save for healthcare and other essential expenses while maintaining individual financial autonomy.
SUPPORT: SB839 – Property Rights and Multi-Family Housing
Status: This bill passed the Senate Local Government Committee on 1/27 and was sent to the Senate Floor. It is expected to receive a floor vote later this week.
This bill would require cities and counties to automatically allow apartment buildings or other multi-family housing to be built in areas that are currently zoned for businesses or commercial use, supporting strong property rights.
Status: This bill passed the House Communications Subcommittee and the House Communications, Technology and Innovation full Committee on 1/27 and was sent to General Government and Capital Outlay Appropriations Subcommittee.
This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.
