Ensuring nonprofit housing providers qualify for a property tax exemption when the property is temporarily used for certain community purposes other than affordable housing.
Last action: 2026-03-18 — Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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Official Description
Ensuring nonprofit housing providers qualify for a property tax exemption when the property is temporarily used for certain community purposes other than affordable housing.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2610
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Chipalo Street, Sharlett Mena, Julia Reed, Julio Cortes, Shaun Scott, Timm Ormsby, Edwin Obras, Natasha Hill
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 2610 | Passed 88-9 1 not voting | 58 yes / 0 no | 30 yes / 9 no |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 2610 | Passed 44-4 1 not voting | 28 yes / 0 no | 14 yes / 4 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-27 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-03-05 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-03-06 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-06 Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-03-06 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-09 President signed.
- 2026-03-10 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-18 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-18 Chapter 102, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-18 Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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