HB459 — relative to acreage requirements and zoning regarding sewer infrastructure and single-family residential uses.
Last action — INTERIM STUDY
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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11 sponsors
1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
relative to acreage requirements and zoning regarding sewer infrastructure and single-family residential uses.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 10/01/2026 (Vote 9-0; )
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Executive Session: 10/01/2026 10:00 am GP 231
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Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 73
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Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 09/23/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 51 P. 12
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Executive Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
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Full Committee Work Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
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Retained in Committee
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Public Hearing: 02/04/2025 01:00 pm LOB 305
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Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Housing HJ 3 P. 11
Sponsors
- Tara Reardon · Cosponsor
- Mark McConkey · Cosponsor
- Alissandra Murray · Cosponsor
- Jessica Grill · Cosponsor
- Michael Granger · Cosponsor
- Keith Murphy · Cosponsor
- Ross Berry · Cosponsor
- Joe Alexander · Primary
- Joe Sweeney · Cosponsor
- Dan McGuire · Cosponsor
- Patrick Long · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 404 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Joe Alexander Republican
Co-sponsors (10)
- Tara Reardon Democrat
- Mark McConkey Republican
- Alissandra Murray Democrat
- Jessica Grill Democrat
- Michael Granger Republican
- Keith Murphy Republican
- Ross Berry Republican
- Joe Sweeney Republican
- Dan McGuire Republican
- Patrick Long Democrat
Not signed on (404)
404 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 404 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB459 do?
- relative to acreage requirements and zoning regarding sewer infrastructure and single-family residential uses.
- Who sponsors HB459?
- HB459 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), Mark McConkey (Republican), Alissandra Murray (Democrat), Jessica Grill (Democrat), Michael Granger (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Ross Berry (Republican), Joe Alexander (Republican), Joe Sweeney (Republican), Dan McGuire (Republican), and Patrick Long (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB459?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB459?
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