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SSB 1011

A bill for an act relating to the provision of water service for manufactured home communities.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Summary of SSB 1011: Providing Water Service for Manufactured Home Communities OverviewBill Number: SSB 1011 Title: A bill for an act relating to the provision of water service fo

Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1011

Summary of SSB 1011: Providing Water Service for Manufactured Home Communities

Overview

Bill Number: SSB 1011
Title: A bill for an act relating to the provision of water service for manufactured home communities.
Status: Subcommittee recommends passage.
Introduced: January 14, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of SSB 1011 is to address issues surrounding the provision of water service to manufactured home communities. Currently, many residents of these communities face challenges accessing reliable, affordable water. This bill seeks to establish new requirements and protections to ensure equitable water service for manufactured home community residents.

Key Provisions

  • Requires cities and water utilities to provide water service to all manufactured home communities within their service area, regardless of whether the community is connected to the municipal water system.
  • Prohibits water utilities from charging manufactured home communities higher rates than other residential customers for equivalent service.
  • Mandates that water utilities conduct regular water quality testing in manufactured home communities and promptly address any issues identified.
  • Establishes a process for residents to petition their water utility to extend service to an unconnected manufactured home community.
  • Allows manufactured home community owners to request that the water utility install individual water meters for each home, with the cost passed on to residents.

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact:

  • Residents of manufactured home communities, who would gain access to reliable, affordable water service and increased protections.
  • Owners of manufactured home communities, who would be required to facilitate water service connections and potentially individual metering.
  • Cities and water utilities, who would be obligated to provide equitable water service to all manufactured home communities in their service area.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SSB 1011 has been recommended for passage by a legislative subcommittee. The bill will now move to the full committee for further consideration and a vote. If approved, it would then proceed to the floor of the legislature for debate and a final vote. If passed, the new water service requirements would take effect 6 months after the bill's enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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