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WA HB2632

WA HB2632
Modernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.

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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
Passed
03/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/11/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to modernizing terminology when referring to 2 individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States; 3 amending RCW 1.20.130, 4.16.210, 7.68.030, 7.68.030, 7.68.077, 4 7.68.094, 9.41.010, 9.41.070, 9.41.070, 9.41.0975, 9.41.0975, 5 9.41.121, 9.41.129, 9.41.129, 9.41.171, 9.41.173, 9.41.175, 6 9.94A.685, 13.50.260, 18.165.030, 18.170.030, 18.185.250, 19.220.010, 7 28A.300.390, 28A.300.395, 41.32.240, 51.04.030, 51.04.030, 51.32.110, 8 51.32.130, 51.32.140, 64.16.005, 64.16.140, 71.05.620, 72.09.560, 9 72.25.010, 72.25.030, 72.27.070, 74.04.805, and 34.05.353; reenacting 10 and amending RCW 9.41.010 and 74.62.030; adding a new section to 11 chapter 1.16 RCW; providing effective dates; and providing expiration 12 dates. 13

AI Summary

This bill modernizes terminology by replacing the word "alien" with "noncitizen" in various state laws, aiming to use more respectful and accurate language when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States. This change is applied across numerous Revised Code of Washington (RCW) sections, affecting areas such as legal definitions, firearm regulations, licensing, crime victim compensation, workers' compensation, and the administration of certain state programs. The bill also introduces a new definition for "noncitizen" and sets specific effective and expiration dates for certain provisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

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

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Government Operations
  • ‐ General Government Operations
Immigration
  • ‐ General Immigration

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2632&Year=2025&Initiative=false 01/21/2026
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2632%20HBR%20FBR%2026.pdf 04/21/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2632.SL.pdf 03/13/2026
Fiscal Note - 2632 HB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77514 03/09/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/2632.PL.pdf 03/06/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2632%20HBR%20PL%2026.pdf 03/04/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2632%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf 03/03/2026
Fortunato 2632 AMS FORT S5726.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/2632%20AMS%20FORT%20S5726.1.pdf 02/28/2026
Fiscal Note - 2632 HB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77236 02/27/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2632%20SBR%20SGTE%20OC%2026.pdf 02/24/2026
Fiscal Note - 2632 HB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77170 02/24/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2632%20SBR%20SGTE%20TA%2026.pdf 02/23/2026
Fiscal Note - 2632 HB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77151 02/23/2026
Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2632%20SBA%20SGTE%2026.pdf 02/19/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2632%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf 02/17/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2632%20HBR%20SGOV%2026.pdf 02/08/2026
House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2632%20HBA%20SGOV%2026.pdf 01/30/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2632.pdf 01/21/2026
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