Minimum parking requirements; prohibition on mandates by localities.
Summary
Minimum parking requirements; prohibition on mandates by localities. Provides that no locality shall adopt, enforce, or maintain any ordinance, policy, or requirement that mandates a minimum number of parking spaces for any new or existing building, structure, or other use. The bill has a delayed effective date of September 1, 2026. This bill was incorporated into HB 888.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
lower
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shelly Simonds
DDemocratic
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