BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1854: Rural areas/subdivision

Authorizing subdivision of land in rural areas for families.

Summary

  • Authorizes counties to allow the division of land outside of urban growth areas, including with resulting lots below minimum required lot sizes, when the land is divided between family members under certain circumstances.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1854), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Andrew Engell (R-7)
Introduced
February 5, 2025 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to authorizing subdivision of land in rural areas for families;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Andrew Engell (R-7)

4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1854 in other sessions

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