An Act to Amend the Law Governing Zoning Ordinance Variances for Persons with Permanent Disabilities
Sponsored By: James D. Libby (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Easier home variances for disability parking
You can ask your local zoning board for a variance to build storage or parking for a vehicle that carries a person with a permanent disability. Your local zoning ordinance must allow this type of variance. You must own and live in the home and be responsible for transporting the person with the disability. The law removes old limits on vehicle type, weight, disability plates, and structure size. You must submit proposed building plans with your request, and the person must prove the disability is permanent by a preponderance of the evidence.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James D. Libby
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Joseph Martin
Republican • Senate
Nathan Wadsworth
Republican • House
Timothy E. Nangle
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 103
5/23/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/21/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/20/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-51).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/13/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-51) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-51).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
5/7/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on March 5, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
3/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-51), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
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