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WA HB2664
WA HB2664Modifying requirements for service of unlawful detainer notices and other notices served in the same manner.
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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to modifying requirements for service of unlawful 2 detainer notices and other notices served in the same manner; and 3 amending RCW 59.12.040. 4
AI Summary
This bill modifies how legal notices, specifically those related to unlawful detainer (eviction) actions, are served in Washington State. Previously, if a notice couldn't be delivered in person, it could be left with someone of suitable age and discretion at the premises and sent by certified mail from within Washington to the last known address. The bill changes this by removing the requirement for certified mail and instead allows the notice to be sent through regular mail, addressed to the person's place of residence. It also clarifies that when mail service is used, it is considered complete when the letter is deposited in the U.S. mail from within Washington State, properly addressed with postage prepaid, and adds five extra days before an eviction action can begin. The bill also specifies that termination notices must include a date by which the recipient must vacate or comply with the notice.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (11)
April Connors (R)*,
Andrew Barkis (R),
Andrew Engell (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Sam Low (R),
Nicole Macri (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Alicia Rule (D),
Osman Salahuddin (D),
Amy Walen (D),
Last Action
Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2664&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2664%20SBR%20HSG%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2664%20SBA%20HSG%2026.pdf |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2664%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2664%20HBR%20HOUS%2026.pdf |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2664%20HBA%20HOUS%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2664.pdf |
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