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VT H0437
An act relating to establishing a study committee to examine universal design standards for residential buildings
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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to establish a study committee to examine implementation of statewide universal design standards for residential buildings.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Residential Universal Design Study Committee to explore implementing statewide universal design standards for residential buildings. The committee will comprise 22 members representing various organizations, including legislative members, housing and banking associations, accessibility advocacy groups, and professional organizations. The committee's primary tasks include studying existing disability and building code laws, analyzing best practices for accessibility in residential buildings, exploring challenges and opportunities for the building industry, assessing cost implications, and examining potential enforcement mechanisms. The committee will receive administrative support from the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Joint Fiscal Office and is required to submit a comprehensive written report to legislative housing committees by November 1, 2025. The committee will have its first meeting by June 1, 2025, select a chair, and officially cease to exist on December 1, 2025. Legislative members will receive per diem compensation for up to six meetings, and the bill allocates $200,000 from the General Fund to support the committee's work, including potential expert consultation. The bill is designed to comprehensively examine how universal design standards could be implemented to improve residential building accessibility across Vermont.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing (on 02/28/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.437 |
BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0437/H-0437%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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