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SB5937 — Concerning the use of a smart access system in a residential property subject to the residential landlord-tenant act.

Legislative · Enacted (became law)   WA  ·  Latest action: Effective date 1/1/2027. (2026-03-16)

Summary

Concerning the use of a smart access system in a residential property subject to the residential landlord-tenant act.

Sponsors

Jamie Pedersen (Sen, D, SD-043), Keith Goehner (Sen, R, SD-012), Jessica Bateman (Sen, D, SD-022)

Action History

DateChamberAction
2025-12-23SenatePrefiled for introduction.
2026-01-12SenateFirst reading, referred to Housing.
2026-01-14SenatePublic hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.
2026-01-16SenateExecutive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.
2026-01-16SenateHSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
2026-01-19SenatePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2026-01-21SenatePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2026-01-28Senate1st substitute bill substituted
2026-01-28SenateFloor amendment
2026-01-28SenateRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2026-01-28SenateThird reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
2026-01-30HouseFirst reading, referred to Housing.
2026-02-18HousePublic hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.
2026-02-23HouseExecutive action taken in the House Committee on Housing at 1:30 PM.
2026-02-23HouseHOUS - Majority; do pass.
2026-02-25HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2026-02-27HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2026-03-03HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2026-03-03HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 4.
2026-03-04SenatePresident signed.
2026-03-05HouseSpeaker signed.
2026-03-09SenateDelivered to Governor.
2026-03-16SenateGovernor signed.
2026-03-16SenateChapter 55, 2026 Laws.
2026-03-16SenateEffective date 1/1/2027.