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WashingtonHB 10072025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Concerning requisites of notice in small claims actions.

Sponsored By: Sam Low (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Clearer court warnings for small claims defendants

Beginning July 27, 2025, Washington small claims notices must warn that missing court may result in judgment for the claim amount. The warning replaces “will” with “may,” making clear that judgment is not automatic. Notices must still be served and include the plaintiff’s name and address, plus the claim’s nature and amount. They must direct defendants to appear in person at a set time, at least five days after service.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sam Low

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Amy Walen

    Democratic • House

  • Carolyn Eslick

    Republican • House

  • Jamila Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Roger Goodman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 142 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 2/13/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 93 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/11/2025House

  2. Chapter 34, 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, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/2/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/2/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

    3/26/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/24/2025House

  11. LAW - Majority; do pass.

    3/20/2025House

  12. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

    2/14/2025House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5.

    2/13/2025House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/13/2025House

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

    2/11/2025House

  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/6/2025House

  17. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/4/2025House

  18. CRJ - Majority; do pass.

    2/4/2025House

  19. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

    1/13/2025House

  20. Introduced

    1/13/2025House

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