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WashingtonHB 23042025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Increasing the supply of condominiums by expanding the types of condominium buildings that may be subject to an express warranty of quality and express warranty insurance coverage.

Sponsored By: Jamila Taylor (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Condo warranty coverage and claims rules

When builders use the express‑warranty path, the warranty must cover all units and common areas and be acknowledged by the buyer. Owners, later buyers, and the association can make claims. Coverage lasts at least 1 year for workmanship and materials. It lasts 2 years for plumbing, electrical, and ductwork systems. It lasts 10 years for load‑bearing structural defects. Owners must start any breach claim under the state's condo warranty filing rule (RCW 64.90.680).

New warranty rules for small condos

Beginning July 27, 2025, for certain small condo types, a builder can avoid the state's implied warranties if they give an express warranty and insurance that meet the law. This covers accessory dwelling unit condos; buildings with 12 or fewer units and two or fewer stories; 12 or fewer units and three or fewer stories if one story is parking or commercial; or 12 or fewer units where no unit sits above or below another (balconies and small features allowed). Beginning June 11, 2026, it also covers units in new or converted buildings with 12 or fewer units and up to four stories. If the builder does not meet these conditions, they cannot use an express warranty to limit the state's implied warranties.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jamila Taylor

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Bernbaum

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • Andrew Barkis

    Republican • House

  • April Connors

    Republican • House

  • Beth Doglio

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

  • Cindy Ryu

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Mari Leavitt

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Mia Gregerson

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Osman Salahuddin

    Democratic • House

  • Roger Goodman

    Democratic • House

  • Sam Low

    Republican • House

  • Shelley Kloba

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/10/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 7, 2026 Laws.

    3/9/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/9/2026legislature

  3. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/9/2026House

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/3/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    2/28/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    2/28/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    2/26/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/26/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/24/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/23/2026House

  11. HSG - Majority; do pass.

    2/20/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Housing.

    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.

    2/3/2026House

  17. CRJ - Majority; do pass.

    1/30/2026House

  18. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/30/2026House

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

    1/12/2026House

  20. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/7/2026House

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