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WashingtonHB 26042025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Transferring ownership of a vehicle to an insurer under certain circumstances.

Sponsored By: Adison Richards (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Easier vehicle transfers for owners and insurers

Beginning June 11, 2026, papers supporting a vehicle ownership transfer to an insurer after it pays damages need no notarization. These papers can be signed electronically and printed on paper. A limited power of attorney used only for this transfer must be signed and dated. It follows the same rules, and the Washington Department of Licensing must accept it for the transfer.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Adison Richards

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Barkis

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/12/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/18/2026House

  2. Chapter 101, 2026 Laws.

    3/18/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/18/2026legislature

  4. President signed.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

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

    3/6/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/6/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/5/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/2/2026House

  11. TRAN - Majority; do pass.

    2/27/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    2/16/2026House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/12/2026House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2026House

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

    2/11/2026House

  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/9/2026House

  17. TR - Majority; do pass.

    2/5/2026House

  18. TR - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/5/2026House

  19. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    1/21/2026House

  20. Introduced

    1/21/2026House

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