Building standards: residential buildings.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the state housing department to develop building standards for multi‑unit apartments up to six stories that use only one stairwell for entry and exit. It also modifies existing code rules so cities and counties can adopt those standards, even though they normally cannot change residential building codes without strict conditions. The goal is to expand housing options while ensuring safety through consultation with the State Fire Marshal.

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Hearings

• Housing And Community Development
  Housing And Community Development · Apr 22, 2026
• Housing and Community Development Committee Hearing
  Housing and Community Development · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. Apr 22, 2026In committee: Hearing for testimony only.
2. Mar 17, 2026Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
3. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
4. Mar 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.
5. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
6. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Lee · sponsor
• Wicks
• Wiener

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