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H.B. 398 Auxiliary Housing Amendments (2025)

Did not passWritten by Rep. Steve Eliason

  1. Introduced
  2. House committee (stopped here)
  3. House vote
  4. Senate committee
  5. Senate vote
  6. Signed into law

What this bill does

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This bill changes the rules on owner-occupancy requirements for primary dwelling units, which concern whether an owner must live in the home as their main residence. It also makes technical and conforming changes so related sections of Utah law match the new language.

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Official description
  • amends provisions of owner-occupancy requirements for primary dwelling units
  • makes technical changes and conforming changes
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