HB 1251 (2026): relative to restricting municipal downzoning inconsistent with existing neighborhood density.
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HB 1251 (2026)
relative to restricting municipal downzoning inconsistent with existing neighborhood density.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 February 3, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 1 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 5 people signed in online: 2 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 1, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 1, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
- February 10, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
- March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- October 1, 2026: Executive Session: 10/01/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- October 1, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/01/2026 (Vote 9-0; )