Bill

Language access

Concerning language accessible public programs, activities, and services conducted, operated, or administered by state agencies.

Sponsors

Representative Ortiz-SelfPrimary

Representative CortesSecondaryRepresentative DavisSecondaryRepresentative DoglioSecondaryRepresentative FosseSecondaryRepresentative GregersonSecondaryRepresentative HillSecondaryRepresentative MenaSecondaryRepresentative ObrasSecondaryRepresentative ParshleySecondaryRepresentative RamelSecondaryRepresentative RyuSecondaryRepresentative SalahuddinSecondaryRepresentative SantosSecondaryRepresentative SimmonsSecondaryRepresentative ThaiSecondaryRepresentative ThomasSecondaryRepresentative ZahnSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026.

1. Mar 23, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. Mar 23, 2026
   Chapter 142, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 23, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 10, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 9, 2026
   President signed.
6. Mar 6, 2026
   Speaker signed.
7. Mar 5, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 17; absent, 1; excused, 1.
8. Feb 18, 2026
   First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
9. Feb 16, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 62; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 3.
10. Jan 14, 2026
    First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Hearings