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WA HB2604

WA HB2604
Transferring ownership of a vehicle to an insurer under certain circumstances.


summary

Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
Passed
03/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to transferring ownership of a vehicle to an 2 insurer under certain circumstances; and amending RCW 46.12.600 and 3 11.125.050. 4

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing laws in Washington State to streamline the process of transferring vehicle ownership to an insurer when a vehicle is declared a total loss. Specifically, it allows supporting documents used for this transfer, such as a limited power of attorney (a document granting specific authority for a particular purpose, like transferring vehicle ownership), to be signed electronically or printed on hard copy without requiring a notarized signature, provided it's executed in accordance with specific legal provisions. This change aims to simplify administrative procedures for both vehicle owners and insurance companies following a total loss claim.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2026. (on 03/18/2026)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Insurance Regulation
Transportation
  • ‐ General Transportation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2604&Year=2025&Initiative=false 01/20/2026
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2604%20HBR%20FBR%2026.pdf 04/09/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2604.SL.pdf 03/23/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2604%20HBR%20PL%2026.pdf 03/12/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/2604.PL.pdf 03/12/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2604%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf 03/06/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2604%20SBR%20TRAN%20OC%2026.pdf 02/28/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2604%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf 02/12/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2604%20HBR%20TR%2026.pdf 02/09/2026
Fiscal Note - 2604 HB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75945 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - 2604 HB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75905 02/03/2026
House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2604%20HBA%20TR%2026.pdf 01/30/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2604.pdf 01/20/2026
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