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IntroducedJan 05, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Infill Redevelopment; Requires local government to permit development of certain qualifying parcels up to certain density & intensity; requires local government to permit development of qualifying parcel with single-family homes or townhouses; prohibits local government from imposing certain restrictions or requirements on development of certain qualifying parcels; prohibits local government from using subdivision process to restrict development; requires developers of qualifying parcels to establish that certain recreational facilities & areas reserved for recreational use have not been in operation or use for certain timeframe, to pay double parks & recreational facilities impact fees for certain purpose, & to provide certain written notice to certain property owners; requires property owners who receive such written notice to exercise option to purchase certain parcels or portions thereof within specified timeframe or forfeit option.
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House • Jan 13, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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- Jan 13, 2026 | House
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Jan 12, 2026 | House
- Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Jan 05, 2026 | House
- Filed
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