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WA HB2686
WA HB2686Exempting certain petitions for dissolution of marriage from the expense of filing and service of process.
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to exempting certain petitions for dissolution of 2 marriage from the expense of filing and service of process; amending 3 RCW 26.12.260, 36.18.016, 36.18.020, and 36.18.040; and adding a new 4 section to chapter 26.09 RCW. 5
AI Summary
This bill exempts individuals filing for dissolution of marriage from paying filing and service fees if, prior to filing, a full domestic violence protection order was issued against their spouse or if their spouse was charged with a domestic violence crime. This means that if a person has experienced domestic violence, they will not have to pay to initiate divorce proceedings or for law enforcement to serve the necessary legal documents to their spouse, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent individuals in abusive situations from seeking legal separation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Appropriations. (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2686&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2686 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76618 |
| Fiscal Note - 2686 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76207 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2686.pdf |
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