Committee hears agency-backed bill to streamline inspections for modular housing

Jan 30, 2026

Senate Bill 6,158 would allow qualified third‑party inspectors approved by the Department of Labor and Industries to inspect factory‑built housing and commercial structures, aligning state rules with national standards to avoid inspection bottlenecks as modular housing volume increases.

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Senate staff and an agency witness described a narrow, agency‑requested bill meant to speed and standardize inspections for factory‑built housing.

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