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WashingtonSB 62372025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Concerning rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk.

Sponsored By: Jessica Bateman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Renters get new flood risk notices

For residential leases entered into after December 31, 2026, Washington landlords must disclose whether the property may face flood risks. The notice must explain that the landlord’s insurance does not cover tenants’ belongings. It must suggest considering renters’ and flood insurance. It must also point renters to county information about hazards affecting the property, including flooding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jessica Bateman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Hasegawa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Wilson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Javier Valdez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sharon Shewmake

    Democratic • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 111 • No: 31

House vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 65 • No: 28 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 2/11/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 46 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/27/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 234, 2026 Laws.

    3/27/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/27/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/10/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 65; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 5.

    3/3/2026Senate

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026Senate

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

    2/27/2026Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/25/2026Senate

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/23/2026Senate

  12. Minority; do not pass.

    2/23/2026Senate

  13. HOUS - Majority; do pass.

    2/23/2026Senate

  14. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/23/2026Senate

  15. First reading, referred to Housing.

    2/14/2026Senate

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    2/11/2026Senate

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/11/2026Senate

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/11/2026Senate

  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/6/2026Senate

  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/4/2026Senate

  21. HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/4/2026Senate

  22. First reading, referred to Housing.

    1/20/2026Senate

  23. Introduced

    1/20/2026Senate

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