Join the Metropolitan Abundance Project (MAP) and the Welcoming Neighbors Network to learn about three new model housing bills as legislatures kick off their 2026 sessions, including: * The ROOM Act: The Restoring Options in Occupancy Models (ROOM) Act legalizes single-room occupancy (SRO) and co-living housing. * The PLUS Act: The Property & Land Use Stability (PLUS) Act prevents local governments from downzoning. * Housing on Faith-Based Land: This bill streamlines the process for faith-based organizations to build affordable housing on underutilized land. Policy leaders will review each model legislation and offer guidance to lawmakers and advocates considering legislation this year. The Welcoming Neighbors Network will also provide tools for messaging around housing and these bills to help build support for reforms. Panelists include: Sam Hooper – Institute for Justice (The ROOM Act) Jim Manley – Pacific Legal Foundation (PLUS Act) Eli Smith – Faith-Based Housing Initiative Kara Watkins-Chow – Welcoming Neighbors Network Abigail Doerr – Metropolitan Abundance Project (Moderator) Join us to explore new model housing legislation for building more homes at a statehouse near you!

Learn more: https://metroabundance-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/SoXz9A0vRQe02DzS_W8YMw#/registration