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HB 1859

Expanding opportunities for affordable housing developments on properties owned by religious organizations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Callan and 15 co-sponsors

HB 1859 eases regulatory barriers for religious organizations developing affordable housing on their Washington properties, potentially boosting supply but raising church-state separation concerns.

Effective date 6/11/2026.
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