SB 509 (2026): preventing municipalities from limiting dead-end road length if compliant with the state fire code.

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SB 509 (2026)

preventing municipalities from limiting dead-end road length if compliant with the state fire code.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2026, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • March 12, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

  • March 12, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 27, 2026: Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am
  • March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/12/2026, Vote 6-0, CC
  • March 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 03/12/2026

Laws It Would Change

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