Georgina Lambert

"HB 1009 reflects evidence-based housing reform aimed at reducing development costs and expanding housing supply. From a trauma-informed and intersectional perspective, the bill has strong potential to reduce housing instability and cost-related stress, particularly for low-income renters and workforce households. However, without explicit accessibility safeguards, local flexibility, and complementary transportation supports, the bill risks creating unintended access barriers for disabled residents, caregivers, and rural households. With targeted amendments, HB 1009 could strike a more equitable balance between affordability, access, and community needs. " At its core, this bill limits how much parking towns are allowed to require when new apartments are built, especially smaller apartments and larger apartment buildings.