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

Consumer Protection and Business Committee · January 27, 2026
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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.

The Consumer Protection and Business Committee took executive action Jan. 27 on House Bill 2294, which would prohibit negative‑use covenants on real property that prevent or restrict use for a grocery store or pharmacy and provide enforcement paths for the attorney general and local jurisdictions.

Vice Chair Hackney moved to report HB 2294 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation…

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