Bill > HB870

This bill, effective October 1, 2026, requires counties and municipalities to notify the Department of the Environment within 10 business days after accepting a permit application for a new building that is 35,000 square feet or larger, excluding parking garage areas. This notification, which will begin on July 1, 2026, must include the building's address, permit number, total square footage, proposed type, planned energy sources, and the owner's contact information, and it aims to provide the state with information about significant new construction projects.