HJ41
Housing projects; JLARC to study zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 6, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
JJ Singh (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Study; JLARC; housing projects; zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes; report.
Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study local zoning ordinances and permitting and approval processes for housing projects. The resolution additionally directs JLARC to provide recommendations to address regulations, ordinances, and processes that inhibit the approval and construction of multi-family or smaller square-footage housing projects in order ... (More) to improve access to more affordable housing for residents of the Commonwealth. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103749D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 01/31/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2027 (Voice Vote)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 02/06/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
