Allowing objectively reasonable regulation of the utilization of public property.

 H-1783.1

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1380

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By House Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Gregerson, Peterson, Parshley, Simmons, Alvarado, Pollet, Macri, Hill, and Ormsby)

READ FIRST TIME 02/28/25.

AN ACT Relating to allowing objectively reasonable regulation of the utilization of public property; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 79.24 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that:

(a) Evictions and homelessness are increasing and are at unprecedented levels across our state, demanding urgent action;