SB 1576

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.

Bill Text

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The Act requires the state building code to conform to federal Fair Housing Act accessibility requirements and mandates accessibility standards for state-funded rental housing.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Deb Patterson, Wlnsvey Campos, Travis Nelson, Courtney Neron Misslin, Cyrus Javadi

Co-Sponsors: Lew Frederick, Kayse Jama, Lisa Reynolds, Tom Andersen, Farrah Chaichi, Willy Chotzen, Lisa Fragala, Mark Gamba, Zach Hudson, Lesly Muñoz, Rob Nosse, Lamar Wise

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.

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Legislative History