AN ACT REVISING A PROVISION CONCERNING HOUSING.

HB 5361 requires municipalities to establish or designate an agency to implement affordable housing programs based on income criteria for units built under certain regulations. Municipalities must act within 120 days of a zoning commission's request to create such a program, or the housing authority must take over. The law mandates non-discriminatory selection processes for affordable housing applicants, prohibiting bias based on factors like race, gender, disability, or veteran status. This bill directly affects local governments and housing authorities, effective October 1, 2026. It revises housing statutes to standardize how affordable housing is managed and allocated.