The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7063 aims to facilitate the conversion of vacant motels into multifamily housing by allowing such conversions "as of right." This means that municipalities must permit the conversion without requiring special zoning approvals, provided certain conditions are met. Specifically, the bill defines a "motel" and stipulates that the motel must be a freestanding facility that has been vacant for at least ninety days prior to the application for conversion.

Additionally, the bill establishes a timeline for the permit application process, mandating that decisions on applications for conversion be made within sixty-five days of submission, with the possibility for applicants to consent to extensions. The effective date for this new legislation is set for October 1, 2025. The bill does not propose any deletions from existing law but introduces new legal language to support the conversion process.