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WashingtonHB 22722025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Updating terminology related to ski areas and winter sports activities.

Sponsored By: Zach Hall (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

New safety and insurance rules for lift operators

Lift and tramway operators must provide and maintain safe facilities and equipment. They must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance for each accident. Private tramways that are not open to the public and run for free are exempt, but school and ski‑club tramways are not. Riders are presumed able to use the devices, and operators are not liable for failing to instruct them. Operators are not treated as common carriers, which lowers carrier‑level duties.

Skiers face safety and liability rules

You must ski within your ability, control your speed and direction, and stay clear of grooming machines, vehicles, lift towers, and other equipment. Load and unload only at marked areas, and cross uphill tracks only at marked crossings. Do not throw objects or interfere with lifts, or do dangerous acts while riding uphill. The downhill skier must avoid people and objects below. If you leave marked or open runs, or if you are on foot or using a sliding device, you are responsible for collisions, injuries, or losses you cause. Unauthorized boarding is trespassing, and you cannot sue over trail or track conditions unless the operator was negligent.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Zach Hall

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • April Berg

    Democratic • House

  • Beth Doglio

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Bronoske

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Mari Leavitt

    Democratic • House

  • Shelley Kloba

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Chapter 23, 2026 Laws.

    3/11/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/5/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/3/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/27/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/24/2026House

  11. LGV - Majority; do pass.

    2/23/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Local Government.

    2/12/2026House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/10/2026House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/10/2026House

  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/6/2026House

  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    1/27/2026House

  17. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/22/2026House

  18. ENVI - Majority; do pass.

    1/22/2026House

  19. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

    1/12/2026House

  20. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/6/2026House

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