Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1762: Higher ed./residence req.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1762 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting institutions of higher education from requiring students to live on campus. Primary sponsor: Michael Keaton (R). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting institutions of higher education from requiring students to live on campus;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Keaton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| April Berg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Cyndy Jacobsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Skyler Rude | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Janice Zahn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.