AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
SB 2696 proposes changes to the state's low and moderate income housing act, which governs how towns and cities provide affordable housing options. The bill would modify existing rules and requirements for affordable housing programs, though specific details of the amendments are not yet available in the official abstract. This legislation directly affects local municipalities and housing authorities that administer affordable housing initiatives. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to the Senate Housing and Municipal Government committee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Linda Ujifusa
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