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SB878 • 2025

Allows an occupying homeowner outside of an urban growth boundary to site one additional family dwelling unit on the tract of the home.

Allows an occupying homeowner outside of an urban growth boundary to site one additional family dwelling unit on the tract of the home.

Housing
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB,, Anderson
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. 2025-01-21 Senate

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

  4. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Referred to Housing and Development.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act allows rural residents to build an extra house for their families. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).
Allows an occupying homeowner outside of an urban growth boundary to site one additional family dwelling unit on the tract of the home.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to housing; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee