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WA SB5678
WA SB5678Preparing for revisions to the residential landlord-tenant act by creating a task force and establishing a moratorium on new residential landlord-tenant regulations.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to preparing for revisions to the residential 2 landlord-tenant act by creating a task force and establishing a 3 moratorium on new residential landlord-tenant regulations; adding a 4 new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 5 35A.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; creating new 6 sections; and providing an expiration date. 7
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive task force to review and potentially revise the state's residential landlord-tenant act, with the goal of addressing emerging challenges in the housing market. The task force will be composed of 15 members representing diverse stakeholders, including legislators, property managers, real estate professionals, tenant advocates, housing developers, and government officials. These members will study key issues such as rent increase limits, security deposits, eviction processes, notice requirements, lease compliance, and tenant screening. Simultaneously, the bill imposes a 36-month moratorium preventing cities, code cities, and counties from creating new ordinances or regulations related to the residential landlord-tenant relationship. The task force is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature by July 1, 2027, with the ultimate aim of developing evidence-based improvements to the existing residential landlord-tenant act. The task force will be supported by the Department of Commerce and will expire on July 1, 2029, ensuring a time-limited, focused approach to potentially reforming housing regulations in Washington state.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5678&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 5678 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74469 |
| Fiscal Note - 5678 SB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=72941 |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5678%20SBR%20HSG%20TA%2025.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5678%20SBA%20HSG%2025.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5678.pdf |
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