HB 1357 (2026): permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the placement of newly constructed manufactured homes.

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HB 1357 (2026)

permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the placement of newly constructed manufactured homes.

  • 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 January 22, 2026, with 80 people signed in online: 70 in support and 10 in opposition. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 52 people signed in online: 51 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 16–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2026 the House adopted “Special Order to next order of business” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ellen Read. On March 12, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 199–142. 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: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2026, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 3, 2026, 3:01 PM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
  • March 12, 2026: floor debate, House
  • October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231

Votes

  • March 12, 2026, House: Special Order to next order of business — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 199, nays 142, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
  • January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 09:30 am GP 231
  • February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 03:01 pm GP 231
  • March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  • March 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-1; RC)
  • March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 12, 2026: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Read): MA VV 03/12/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 199-142 03/12/2026
  • October 1, 2026: Executive Session: 10/01/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  • October 1, 2026: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 10/01/2026 (Vote 9-0; )

Laws It Would Change

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