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Bill Number
5097
Session
2025 - 2026
Chamber
House
Sponsor
Rep. Patrick B. Haddon
Category
Planning and Zoning
Committee
House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Status
Favorable report
Staff Summary
Summary of the bill as introduced: Exempts certain roadside markets operated by farmers from local zoning and certain local and state regulatory requirements.
House Subcommittee Action
02.12.2026 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment clarifies that the structure is on the farmer's land; local government is not liable for the structure; and removes the preemption section E of the bill.