Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly on Faith-Based Lands Act of 2026.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill makes residential care facilities for the elderly an allowable use on land owned by churches or other religious institutions, overriding local zoning rules. It grants density bonuses, relaxed parking requirements and other incentives, while setting environmental, industrial‑proximity, and ancillary‑use limits. The measure applies statewide, expires in 2037, and does not require state reimbursement to local agencies.

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Hearings

• Housing And Community Development
  Housing And Community Development · Apr 15, 2026

History

1. Apr 10, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
3. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and AGING & L.T.C.
4. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.
5. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
6. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Flora · sponsor

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