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SB438 • 2025

Allows the owner of property outside an urban growth boundary to site an additional dwelling on the property for occupancy by a relative of the owner.

Allows the owner of property outside an urban growth boundary to site an additional dwelling on the property for occupancy by a relative of the owner.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Anderson,, Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-26 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Housing and Development.

  4. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act allows a rural homeowner to build a house for a relative. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).
Allows the owner of property outside an urban growth boundary to site an additional dwelling on the property for occupancy by a relative of the owner.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to family dwelling units; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee