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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to eviction reform and tenant safety; amending 2 RCW 59.12.050, 59.18.050, 59.18.365, 59.18.370, 59.18.380, 59.18.640, 3 59.18.130, 59.18.180, 59.18.650, and 59.18.650; creating a new 4 section; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration 5 date. 6
AI Summary
This bill concerns eviction reform and tenant safety, addressing various aspects of landlord-tenant law in Washington state. The bill modifies several existing laws to streamline eviction processes and clarify landlords' rights and tenants' obligations. Key provisions include expanding court commissioner roles in eviction proceedings, modifying summons and notice requirements for eviction actions, and revising the grounds on which a landlord can terminate a tenancy. Notably, the bill adds new specific causes for eviction, such as drug-related activity, criminal activity, and gang-related activity that results in arrest. The legislation also adjusts the requirements for providing notice to tenants, including changes to warning notices and the number of violations that can lead to eviction. The bill aims to balance tenant protections with landlords' ability to maintain safe and functional rental housing, particularly addressing challenges faced by affordable housing providers. Some provisions will take effect on January 1, 2028, and the bill includes an expiration date for certain sections to allow for future legislative review and potential modifications.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
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=5740&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 5740 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=73380 |
| Fiscal Note - 5740 SB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=73243 |
| Fiscal Note - 5740 SB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=73108 |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5740%20SBR%20HSG%20TA%2025.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5740%20SBA%20HSG%2025.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5740.pdf |
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