Committee votes 9‑6 to report bill banning restrictive covenants that limit grocery or pharmacy use

After debate and an amendment withdrawal, the Consumer Protection and Business Committee reported House Bill 2294 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation by a 9‑6 roll call. The bill would prohibit private negative‑use restrictions that prevent or restrict grocery-store or pharmacy use of real property while preserving several exceptions and allowing local modifications in extenuating circumstances.