Uniform Statewide Building Code; accessible units. (SB63)

Introduced By

Sen. Toddy Puller (D-Mount Vernon)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Uniform Statewide Building Code; accessible units. Requires the Board of Housing and Community Development to revise the Uniform Statewide Building Code to require that at least 10 percent of all dwelling units, but in no case less than one dwelling unit, in any newly constructed multifamily residential building shall be affordable, accessible units designed and constructed in a manner that satisfies the criteria for Type A units, in accordance with ANSI A117.1. Currently, at least two percent of dwelling units, but in no case less than one dwelling unit, in any multifamily residential building must be Type A units. The bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Disability Commission. Read the Bill »

Status

01/20/2014: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

DateAction
12/18/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101875D
12/18/2013Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
01/16/2014Impact statement from DPB (SB63)
01/20/2014Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (12-Y 0-N)
01/23/2014Impact statement from DPB (SB63)