CACR 16 (2026): relating to property. Providing that individuals may sleep on property they own or have a legal right to occupy.
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CACR 16 (2026)
relating to property. Providing that individuals may sleep on property they own or have a legal right to occupy.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Housing
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026, with 26 people signed in online: 22 in support, 2 in opposition and 2 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
- February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
- January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 02:30 pm GP 231
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- February 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
- February 9, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass