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HB 979 Reported from Committee

Infill Redevelopment

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Infill Redevelopment; Requires local government to permit development of certain qualifying parcels up to certain density & intensity; requires developers of qualifying parcels to maintain specified buffer between new developments & single-family homes & townhouses; requires developers of qualifying parcels to establish that certain recreational facilities & areas reserved for recreational use have not been in operation or use for certain timeframe, to pay double parks & recreational facilities impact fees, & to provide written notice to certain property owners; requires property owners who receive such written notice to exercise option to purchase certain parcels or portions thereof within specified timeframe or forfeit option; requires development on qualifying parcels to meet concurrency requirements.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Last action
Mar 10, 2026 — Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1434 (Ch. 2026-84)
Session
2026
Momentum
52 · Moderate