StateWashington

HB 2266: Encouraging permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters.

Strom PetersonIntroduced

HB 2266 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 27, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100

Bill summary

Official

The House is currently considering a plan to make it easier to build more indoor shelters and homes for people who are currently homeless.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Higher density housing promotes efficient land use

Risks

  • Potential localized impact on infrastructure and utilities

Economy

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Stimulates construction and development sectors
  • Reduces long-term public costs associated with homelessness

Risks

  • Possible administrative costs for local governments
  • Potential shifts in property value perceptions

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Expands access to critical shelter and support services
  • Addresses acute homelessness crises in urban areas

Risks

  • Potential for community resistance to new developments
  • Implementation complexity for service providers
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 6/11/2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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