BILL · 2021–22 SESSION
SB 5221: Accessory dwelling units
Concerning regulation of accessory dwelling units located outside of urban growth areas.
Summary
- Excludes any new detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) outside of urban growth areas from inclusion in housing density calculations for that area if the ADU is subject to certain limitations imposed by local development regulations.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2021
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Chris Gildon (R-25)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2021 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 10, 2022
- Companion bill
- HB 1298
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units located outside of urban growth areas;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Chris Gildon (R-25)
8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Housing & Local Government.
SB 5221 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5221 (2025–26) Personal property distraint
- SB 5221 (2023–24) Opportunity scholarship
- SB 5221 (2019–20) Political comm. disclosures
- SB 5221 (2017–18) Medical licensure compact
- SB 5221 (2015–16) Tenant property, disposition
- SB 5221 (2013–14) Incompetent to stand trial
- SB 5221 (2011–12) Building safety mutual aid
- SB 5221 (2009–10) Distressd proprty conveyance