Local regulation of no impact home based businesses.
HB 1309 limits how cities and counties can regulate home-based businesses that cause no neighborhood disruption (like noise, traffic, or pollution). It directly affects small home business owners and local governments that enforce business zoning rules. The bill prevents municipalities from imposing unnecessary fees, licensing requirements, or zoning restrictions on these low-impact operations. This creates a clear standard that local rules cannot apply if a business has "no impact" on the community. The bill is currently referred to the Committee on Local Government for review.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Jan 6, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Bob Morris
RRepublican
Co
Chris Judy
RRepublican
Co
Heath VanNatter
RRepublican
Co
Jake Teshka
RRepublican
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