Statement from Rep. Tony Scott on Signing of H.B. 8002

“The only thing bipartisan about this new housing bill is the opposition to HB 8002. Municipalities will still have to meet the burden of complying with Fair Share 3.0, or the so-called Housing Growth Plans. Make no mistake, there will still be a number of units assigned under this 'forced share' mandate. This is not the end of the discussion around housing reform. In a virtual conference last month, the committee chairs announced their intent to resurrect proposals on no-fault evictions and prohibiting landlords from reviewing a prospective tenant’s criminal history. Both measures could have a chilling effect on an already strained housing market.”