MML testified on SB 325 and cross-file HB 548, which would create a framework for permitting and vested rights protections. Once a substantially complete development application is submitted, the project would become subject only to the laws in effect at that time, and vesting rights would be established for a defined period.

In testimony, MML supported measures that reduce regulatory uncertainty for developers, but emphasized that vested rights and permitting timelines must preserve local oversight and stay aligned with municipal comprehensive plans.

Next steps: SB 325 has been introduced and heard in committee, and HB 548 is scheduled for a hearing later this week. Contact Angelica Bailey Thupari ([email protected]) with questions.