HB 1049 - DIGEST

 

     Declares an intent that, in order to carry out the purpose and intent of the Washington housing policy act, and to facilitate the  mainstreaming of persons with disabilities into local communities, it is necessary to ensure that group homes are integrated throughout communities and not clustered in neighborhoods that recreate an institutional environment.

     Repeals RCW 35A.63.240, 36.70.990, and 36.70A.450.