An act relating to zoning for construction of wheelchair ramps
This bill (H.825) simplifies the process for property owners to install wheelchair ramps by removing the requirement to submit a zoning permit application. It directly affects property owners seeking to make accessibility improvements and the municipal panels that review development projects. The key provision requires these panels to allow ramp construction without permits and mandates they receive training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to zoning. This change aims to reduce barriers for accessible home modifications while ensuring local officials understand ADA compliance.
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026
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Legislator
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State
District
P
Anne Donahue
RRepublican
P
Bob Hooper
DDemocratic
P
Bram Kleppner
DDemocratic
P
Brian Cina
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Brian Minier
DDemocratic
P
Chris Morrow
DDemocratic
P
Chris Pritchard
RRepublican
P
Dan Noyes
DDemocratic
P
Dave Bosch
RRepublican
P
Doug Bishop
DDemocratic
P
Elizabeth Burrows
DDemocratic
P
Emilie Krasnow
DDemocratic
P
Esme Cole
DDemocratic
P
Gayle Pezzo
DDemocratic
P
Herb Olson
DDemocratic
P
James Gregoire
RRepublican
P
John Kascenska
RRepublican
P
Josh Dobrovich
RRepublican
P
Jubilee McGill
DDemocratic
P
Kate Logan
DDemocratic
P
Kate McCann
DDemocratic
P
Ken Wells
RRepublican
P
Larry Labor
RRepublican
P
Laura Sibilia
IIndependent
P
Leanne Harple
DDemocratic
P
Leonora Dodge
DDemocratic
P
Lisa Hango
RRepublican
P
Mary Howard
DDemocratic
P
Mary-Katherine Stone
DDemocratic
P
Michael Marcotte
RRepublican
P
Michelle Bos-Lun
DDemocratic
P
Mike Morgan
RRepublican
P
Mike Mrowicki
DDemocratic
P
Mike Southworth
RRepublican
P
Mike Tagliavia
RRepublican
P
Phil Pouech
DDemocratic
P
Rebecca Holcombe
DDemocratic
P
Rey Garofano
DDemocratic
P
Richard Nelson
RRepublican
P
Sandy Pinsonault
RRepublican
P
Scott Campbell
DDemocratic
P
Shawn Sweeney
DDemocratic
P
Theresa Wood
DDemocratic
P
Troy Headrick
IIndependent
P
Will Greer
DDemocratic
P
Woody Page
RRepublican
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