VA SB63 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-01-20 - Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (12-Y 0-N)
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

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.

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Title

Uniform Statewide Building Code; accessible units.

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-01-20SenatePassed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (12-Y 0-N)
2013-12-18SenateReferred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
2013-12-18SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101875D

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