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HB2489Introduced in the House

Establishing statewide standards for when local governments may enforce laws regulating the use of public space for life-sustaining activities.

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Introduced by Mia Gregerson, District 033B

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing statewide standards for when local governments may enforce laws regulating the use of public space for life-sustaining activities.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

February 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Committee on Housing: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · February 2, 2026

9

Yes

6

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

16 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Andrew Barkis002ANo
Natasha Hill003AYes
Andrew Engell007ANo
April Connors008BNo
Deb Manjarrez014BNo
Strom Peterson021AYes
Cyndy Jacobsen025BNo
Adison Richards026ANot Voting
Mia Gregerson033BYes
Brianna Thomas034AYes

Bill history

  1. First reading, referred to Housing.

  2. Public hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 4:00 PM.

  3. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Housing at 1:30 PM.

  4. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  5. Minority; do not pass.

  6. Minority; without recommendation.

  7. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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