AN ACT CONCERNING MANDATORY MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

HB 7061 repeals current zoning rules and replaces them with new provisions that shift how municipalities assess development impacts. It allows cities to require vehicle miles traveled estimates instead of fixed parking minimums, and permits reduced parking requirements when developments include alternatives like bike paths, sidewalks, or bus shelters. The bill directly affects municipalities (through their zoning regulations) and developers building new projects. Key changes include replacing mandatory parking rules with traffic impact assessments, while adding provisions for renewable energy incentives and protecting certain existing uses like child care homes. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025.