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SB 5496: Home buying by entities

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Plain-language summary

SB 5496 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Preserving homeownership options by limiting excessive home buying by certain entities. Primary sponsor: Emily Alvarado (D). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Emily Alvarado (Democratic). 13 co-sponsors.