Bill > SB829

This bill, also known as the "Bring Back Main Street Act," requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct a study on laws that would mandate certain local governments to permit residential or mixed-use developments (developments combining housing with businesses like retail or offices) in areas zoned exclusively for commercial use. The study will examine similar laws in other states, assess their impact on communities, local infrastructure, economic development, and housing production, and provide recommendations on specific regulations for such developments, including parking, density, and the types of commercial areas suitable for them, with a report due to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2026.