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WashingtonHB 10032025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Addressing service of notice by mail in cases involving forcible entry and forcible and unlawful detainer.

Sponsored By: Peter Abbarno (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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

Eviction notices must show move-out date

Beginning July 27, 2025, every termination notice in an eviction or unlawful detainer case must list the exact date to move out or, if allowed, to comply. Landlords and agents must include this date so renters see a clear deadline.

New mail rules for eviction notices

Beginning July 27, 2025, eviction and unlawful detainer notices sent by mail must use certified mail posted from within Washington to the last known address. Service counts when the notice is put in the U.S. mail with postage prepaid. If service is by mail, landlords must wait five extra calendar days before filing a case. These rules apply to landlords, property managers, tenants, and other occupants.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Peter Abbarno

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Barkis

    Republican • House

  • April Connors

    Republican • House

  • Cyndy Jacobsen

    Republican • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Strom Peterson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 139 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/6/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 91 • No: 5 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/11/2025House

  2. Chapter 44, 2025 Laws.

    4/11/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/11/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/8/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/7/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/4/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    4/3/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/3/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/26/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/20/2025House

  11. HSG - Majority; do pass.

    3/19/2025House

  12. First reading, referred to Housing.

    2/7/2025House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    2/6/2025House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/6/2025House

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

    2/5/2025House

  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    1/20/2025House

  17. Minority; without recommendation.

    1/16/2025House

  18. Minority; do not pass.

    1/16/2025House

  19. HOUS - Majority; do pass.

    1/16/2025House

  20. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/16/2025House

  21. First reading, referred to Housing.

    1/13/2025House

  22. Introduced

    1/13/2025House

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