BILL · 2023–24 SESSION
SB 6231: Hostile architecture
Prohibiting the use of hostile architecture elements for publicly accessible buildings or real property.
Summary
- Prohibits cities, towns, code cities, and counties from installing or constructing hostile architecture elements to restrict the use of any public space by people experiencing homelessness.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6231), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 15, 2024
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Liz Lovelett (D-40)
- Introduced
- January 15, 2024 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 15, 2024
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the use of hostile architecture elements for publicly accessible buildings or real property;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Liz Lovelett (D-40)
3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs.
SB 6231 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6231 (2025–26) Data center tax exemptions
- SB 6231 (2019–20) Single-family dwellings
- SB 6231 (2017–18) Unfair labor practices SOL
- SB 6231 (2015–16) Industrial classif. system
- SB 6231 (2013–14) Federal basic health program
- SB 6231 (2011–12) Open K-12 ed resources
- SB 6231 (2009–10) Vehicles in emergency zones
- SB 6231 (2007–08) Marine protected areas