An act relating to the requirement to implement a residential universal design building code
This bill requires Vermont's Division of Fire Safety to create and adopt a residential universal design building code. It mandates that any housing development receiving state funding must incorporate designs meeting this new code. The legislation directly affects state agencies responsible for building codes and developers or builders of publicly funded housing projects. By establishing universal design standards, the bill aims to ensure housing is accessible to people of all abilities, though the specific design requirements will be determined through future rulemaking.
Bill status
introduced
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026
Last action Mar 20, 2026
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Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Elizabeth Burrows
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