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New Washington state law limits local control over housing in Yakima and cities

source: Washington Governor Bob Ferguson -> target: Washington cities

On 2026-04-04, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2266 into law in Olympia. The law requires cities across Washington, including Yakima, to allow emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing in a wider range of zones, reducing local control over housing decisions.

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OlympiaWashingtonNorth AmericaUnited StatesNorth America47.038, -122.901
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