HB 1349 (2026): relative to exemptions from multi-family zoning requirements for small or low-density communities.

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HB 1349 (2026)

relative to exemptions from multi-family zoning requirements for small or low-density communities.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 22, 2026, with 10 people signed in online: 3 in support, 6 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 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 consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
  • January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  • February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  • February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026

Laws It Would Change

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