Committee hears advocates, developers clash over 10% accessibility mandate in SB 15 76
Witnesses and advocates told the committee SB 15 76 would close a large gap between need and supply by requiring at least 10% Type A accessible units in new multifamily housing and matching state funding, while some developers warned the 10% standard may exceed demand and create operational challenges.
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Sen. Deb Patterson opened the committee’s public hearing on SB 15 76, the Accessible Housing Act, saying the bill seeks to increase accessibility in new housing and align the state building code with federal fair‑housing accessibility standards.
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