SB 265 (2025): repealing the provision related to religious use of land and structures.

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SB 265 (2025)

repealing the provision related to religious use of land and structures.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 2025. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 27, 2025 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 11, 2025, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 27, 2025: floor debate, Senate

Votes

  • March 27, 2025, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 11, 2025: Hearing: 03/11/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
  • March 27, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/27/2025, Vote 3-2
  • March 27, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 03/27/2025

Laws It Would Change

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