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SB498 • 2025

Redefines "historic home" to include dwellings built before 1974 for the purpose of serving as an accessory dwelling unit to a home newly constructed on rural residential lands.

Redefines "historic home" to include dwellings built before 1974 for the purpose of serving as an accessory dwelling unit to a home newly constructed on rural residential lands.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Housing and Development.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act allows owners of newer historic houses to build an extra house. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).
Redefines "historic home" to include dwellings built before 1974 for the purpose of serving as an accessory dwelling unit to a home newly constructed on rural residential lands.
Relating to: Relating to accessory dwelling units.
Current location: In Senate Committee