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WashingtonHB 12012025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Identifying accommodations allowing pets in an emergency or extreme weather event.

Sponsored By: Mari Leavitt (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Emergency shelter planning helps pet owners

Beginning July 27, 2025, Washington local governments must address pet sheltering in each emergency plan update, using existing planning structures. They must also identify shelters that accept people with pets, when resources and site conditions make these steps practical. During disasters or extreme weather, they should identify at least one such shelter when practical. These shelters allow people to stay in the same facility as their pets or in an adjacent area. Covered pets are domesticated animals kept at home for pleasure, not commercial purposes. Identified pet-friendly shelters must have animal safety procedures and follow Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance rules. Local government websites must provide pet evacuation planning guidance and emergency checklists consistent with federal recommendations, plus local animal-assistance groups. Websites must also say whether each identified shelter accepts pets, when practical.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mari Leavitt

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • April Berg

    Democratic • House

  • Cindy Ryu

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Bronoske

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Macri

    Democratic • House

  • Tarra Simmons

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 107 • No: 37

Senate vote • 4/11/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 11

House vote • 3/4/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 69 • No: 26 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/21/2025House

  2. Chapter 80, 2025 Laws.

    4/21/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/21/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/15/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/14/2025legislature

  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/11/2025House

  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/11/2025House

  8. Speaker signed.

    4/11/2025legislature

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/7/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/25/2025House

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/24/2025House

  12. LGV - Majority; do pass.

    3/24/2025House

  13. First reading, referred to Local Government.

    3/7/2025House

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 69; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    3/4/2025House

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/4/2025House

  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/4/2025House

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/4/2025House

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

    2/28/2025House

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    1/31/2025House

  20. TEDV - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/29/2025House

  21. Minority; without recommendation.

    1/29/2025House

  22. TEDV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/29/2025House

  23. First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

    1/13/2025House

  24. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/8/2025House

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