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WashingtonHB 24722025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Ensuring that work on fire protection sprinkler systems is performed by licensed contractors and certified fitters.

Sponsored By: Dan Bronoske (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Stronger safety checks for sprinkler work

Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington strengthens enforcement of sprinkler contractor licenses and fitter certificates, including for residential sprinkler work. Contractors and fitters must show their license or certificate when an authorized fire code official asks. Failure to show proof is an infraction. Officials can stop projects involving unlicensed contractors, uncertified fitters, or other violations. Orders remain until officials find compliance or ensure the work will follow the law. For public safety, officials can require removal and replacement of systems or parts installed, altered, or extended by unqualified workers. Authorized local or state officials must notify the state fire protection director or designee about violations to start an investigation. The director or designee can investigate contractor violations and require all relevant payroll records promptly during an active contractor investigation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dan Bronoske

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Bernbaum

    Democratic • House

  • Brandy Donaghy

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

  • Edwin Obras

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Joe Timmons

    Democratic • House

  • Julio Cortes

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

  • Zach Hall

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 137 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 45 • No: 3 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/10/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 92 • No: 3 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 29, 2026 Laws.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  3. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/11/2026House

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/5/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/3/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/27/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/24/2026House

  11. Minority; do not pass.

    2/23/2026House

  12. LC - Majority; do pass.

    2/23/2026House

  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    2/12/2026House

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    2/10/2026House

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/10/2026House

  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/10/2026House

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

    2/6/2026House

  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/3/2026House

  19. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/30/2026House

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

    1/30/2026House

  21. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

    1/14/2026House

  22. Introduced

    1/14/2026House

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