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Senate committee advances statewide accessory-dwelling-unit bill after amendments, sets July 2026 effective date
Summary
The Senate Committee on Local Government reported Senate Bill 932, which would require localities to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) under state guardrails, after adopting amendments that give localities additional time to pass ordinances and preserve some local parking discretion. The measure passed the committee by a narrow margin.
The Senate Committee on Local Government on Monday reported Senate Bill 932, a bill that would require localities to permit accessory dwelling units with statewide baseline rules, after more than two hours of testimony from housing advocates and local officials and several amendments.
The measure's sponsor told the committee the bill aims to create a predictable statewide framework to increase small, “in‑place” housing options such as garage apartments and granny flats and to speed up production without requiring rezoning or special‑use permits.
Supporters from housing groups and local jurisdictions told the committee ADUs can increase housing supply, help seniors age in place and provide options for caregivers and multigenerational families. Alexander McAuley, testifying for an advocacy group,…
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