Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 5382 — Concerning tiny houses serving as accessory dwelling units.

Last action — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 5382 changes the regulations around tiny houses, allowing them to be used as accessory dwelling units anywhere, rather than just in designated urban growth areas. Additionally, it clarifies the requirements for tiny houses on wheels to meet certain safety standards and to provide necessary utilities for permanent living. This change is significant because it expands housing options and flexibility for those looking to live in tiny homes, potentially helping to address housing shortages in various communities.

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S-1783.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5382State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionBySenate Housing Stability & Affordability (originally sponsored by Senators Zeiger, Palumbo, Das, Nguyen, Short, Van De Wege, Wilson, C., and Wilson, L.)READ FIRST TIME 02/19/19.AN ACT Relating to tiny houses serving as accessory dwelling units;
S-0202.1SENATE BILL 5382State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionBySenators Zeiger, Palumbo, Das, Nguyen, Short, Van De Wege, Wilson, C., and Wilson, L.Read first time 01/18/19.Referred to Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability.AN ACT Relating to tiny houses serving as accessory dwelling units;
and amending RCW 36.70A.400.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:Sec.
and amending RCW 36.70.677.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:Sec.
RCW 36.70A.400 and 1993 c 478 s 11 are each amended to read as follows:(1) For the purposes of this section:(a) "Tiny house" means a dwelling to be used as permanent housing with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation built in accordance with the 2018 International Resident Code Appendix Q.(b) "Tiny house with wheels" means a dwelling to be used as permanent housing with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation built by a manufacturer that is self-certified under RCW 43.22.355.(2) Any local government, as defined in RCW 43.63A.215, that is planning under this chapter shall comply with RCW 43.63A.215(3).(3) A tiny house may be allowed as an accessory dwelling unit within designated urban growth areas for the purposes of permanent residence without being attached to or constructed within the primary dwelling unit.(4) A tiny house with wheels for which the owner has made reasonable accommodation for water, power, and sewage disposal for use as a permanent residence may be allowed as an accessory dwelling unit within designated urban growth areas without being attached to or constructed within the primary dwelling unit.(5) An accessory dwelling unit under this section is not considered or classified as a manufactured home.--- END ---
RCW 36.70.677 and 1993 c 478 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:(1) For the purposes of this section:(a) "Tiny house" means a dwelling to be used as permanent housing with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation built in accordance with the 2018 International Resident Code Appendix Q.(b) "Tiny house with wheels" means a dwelling to be used as permanent housing with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation that meets the certification requirements of the American national standards institute A119.2 standard for recreational vehicles, A119.5 standard for park trailers, or that is self-certified under RCW 43.22.355.(2) Any local government, as defined in RCW 43.63A.215, that is planning under this chapter shall comply with RCW 43.63A.215(3).(3) A tiny house may be allowed as an accessory dwelling unit for the purposes of permanent residence without being attached to or constructed within the primary dwelling unit.(4) A tiny house with wheels for which the owner has made reasonable accommodation for water, power, and sewage disposal for use as a permanent residence may be allowed as an accessory dwelling unit without being attached to or constructed within the primary dwelling unit.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. Senate Rules "X" file.

  4. Senate Rules "X" file.

  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  9. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability at 01:30 PM

  10. HSA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  11. HSA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability at 01:30 PM

  13. First reading, referred to Housing Stability & Affordability.

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Zeiger

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (143)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5382?
SB 5382 is sponsored by Zeiger, Palumbo, Das, Shelly Short (Republican), Claire Wilson (Democrat), Joe Nguyen (Democrat), Wilson, L., and Van De Wege.
What is the current status of SB 5382?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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