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WashingtonSB 59372025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Concerning the use of a smart access system in a residential property subject to the residential landlord-tenant act.

Sponsored By: Jamie Pedersen (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Privacy rules for smart locks in rentals

Beginning January 1, 2027, landlords in buildings with smart access must give you a plain-language privacy policy at signing or within five days of installation. The policy must say what data is collected and why, how it is secured, how long it is kept, when you will be told about a breach, and how data is deleted or anonymized. Landlords and operators can collect only the minimum data needed for access, like your name, unit, allowed doors, hardware IDs, access credentials, lease dates, and time and method of entry. Biometric data is allowed only if the system uses biometrics. The law also defines what counts as a smart access system so these rules clearly apply.

Renters can choose a physical key

Beginning January 1, 2027, if your building uses a smart access system, your landlord must offer a non-biometric, non-phone way to enter when you ask. Options can include a physical key, key card, key fob, or manual keypad. You do not have to use a mobile app or give biometric data to get into your home.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jamie Pedersen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jessica Bateman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Keith Goehner

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 142 • No: 1

House vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 93 • No: 1 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 1/28/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 1/1/2027.

    3/16/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 55, 2026 Laws.

    3/16/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/16/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/9/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026Senate

  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    3/3/2026Senate

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

    2/27/2026Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/25/2026Senate

  11. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/23/2026Senate

  12. HOUS - Majority; do pass.

    2/23/2026Senate

  13. First reading, referred to Housing.

    1/30/2026Senate

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

    1/28/2026Senate

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    1/28/2026Senate

  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    1/28/2026Senate

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    1/28/2026Senate

  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    1/21/2026Senate

  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    1/19/2026Senate

  20. HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/16/2026Senate

  21. First reading, referred to Housing.

    1/12/2026Senate

  22. Prefiled for introduction.

    12/23/2025Senate

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