February 5th, 2026

How HB 2489 Could Keep Tents in Parks and Playgrounds

Bill cutoff day was on Wednesday in Olympia. Plenty of proposals didn’t make it. But House Bill 2489, which would fundamentally limit the ability of cities and counties to clear homeless encampments, is still alive. And it’s got strong support from prominent Democrats.

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