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WA HB1768

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Debra Lekanoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Business entities already owning 5+ manufactured housing communities or 200+ lots are prohibited from acquiring additional manufactured housing communities or lots in Washington state

  • Investment entities, including real estate investment trusts (REITs) and pooled investor funds, are completely barred from purchasing any manufactured housing community or lot

  • Exemptions apply to eligible organizations under RCW 59.20.030 and entities developing new manufactured housing communities or lots

  • Violations constitute unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act, with civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation and mandatory sale of the property to an independent third party within one year

  • Sellers of manufactured housing communities or lots are not liable for violations committed by purchasers

Legislative Description

Preserving manufactured housing communities by limiting purchases by certain entities.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/21/2025
Housing1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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