HB 1098 (2026): relative to municipalities denying building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI roads under certain circumstances.

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HB 1098 (2026)

relative to municipalities denying building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI roads under certain circumstances.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Housing
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 7 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1098 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Alexander Jr. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2026, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • January 13, 2026, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 5, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, House: Lay HB1098 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
  • January 13, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 09:30 am GP 231
  • January 13, 2026: Executive Session: 01/13/2026 09:30 am GP 231
  • January 13, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/13/2026 (Vote 17-0; RC)
  • February 5, 2026: Lay HB1098 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA VV 02/05/2026
  • August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026

Laws It Would Change

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