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VT H0947
VT H0947An act relating to the requirement to implement a residential universal design building code
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Introduced
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
In Committee
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require the Division of Fire Safety within the Department of Public Safety to initiate rulemaking to implement a residential universal design building code and to require that a housing development that utilizes State funding incorporate housing designs that meet the residential universal design building code adopted by the Division.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Division of Fire Safety, which is part of the Department of Public Safety, to start the process of creating rules for a residential universal design building code. Universal design means creating buildings that are usable by people of all ages and abilities without the need for adaptation or specialized design. The bill also mandates that any housing development receiving state funding must include housing designs that comply with this new universal design building code once it is adopted.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing (on 03/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.947 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0947/H-0947%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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