Uniform Statewide Building Code; accessible units. (SB63)
Introduced By
Sen. Toddy Puller (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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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
Date | Action |
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12/18/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101875D |
12/18/2013 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
01/16/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (SB63) |
01/20/2014 | Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (12-Y 0-N) |
01/23/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (SB63) |