The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7152, effective October 1, 2025, mandates that any individual or entity submitting an environmental, health, traffic, or economic impact study in connection with a land use application must include a disclosure statement. This statement must detail the authors of the study, the costs associated with its completion, the entity that financed it, and any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the impartiality of the findings. If a study or evaluation does not include this required statement, it will not be considered by the municipal legislative body or made available to voters during a municipal referendum regarding the application.

The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the land use application process by ensuring that all relevant information about the studies and evaluations is disclosed. This includes the authorship, financial backing, and any conflicts of interest, thereby allowing for more informed decision-making by both legislative bodies and voters. The proposed changes are encapsulated in new legal language, with no deletions from existing law noted in the text.