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H7774Introduced in the House

Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.

Passed

Introduced by June Speakman, District 68

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE - Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 8, 2026

57

Yes

10

No

8

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/17/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)

  7. Proposed Substitute

  8. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  9. Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

  10. House passed Sub A

  11. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  12. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  13. Transmitted to Governor

  14. Signed by Governor

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