SB 444

Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt rules to conform the state building code to accessibility requirements under the Fair Housing Act and to certain American National Standards Institute standards for housing accessibility.

Bill Text

• A-Engrossed
• Introduced
• Senate Amendments to Introduced

This bill requires state building codes to conform to Fair Housing Act accessibility standards and restricts funding for subsidized rental housing that doesn’t meet specified accessibility standards.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Deb Patterson, Unknown Legislator

Co-Sponsors: Wlnsvey Campos, Zach Hudson

Overview#

Digest: Tells two state agencies to set rules for making housing easier to access and use for people with disabilities. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.5). Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt rules to conform the state building code to accessibility requirements under the Fair Housing Act and to certain American National Standards Institute standards for housing accessibility. Prohibits the Housing and Community Services Department from funding new rental housing that is a subsidized development unless the housing meets specified accessibility standards. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Public Testimony

Legislative History