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Bill

SB 5837

Biennium 2025-26 · Senate of origin

Guardianship, etc.

Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults.

Sponsors
Senator PedersenPrimary
Senator HolySecondarySenator NoblesSecondarySenator WilsonSecondary

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

Status

10 key events · 24 total

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026.

  1. Mar 24, 2026
    Effective date 6/11/2026.
  2. Mar 24, 2026
    Chapter 177, 2026 Laws.
  3. Mar 24, 2026
    Governor signed.
  4. Mar 9, 2026
    Delivered to Governor.
  5. Mar 5, 2026
    Speaker signed.
  6. Mar 5, 2026
    President signed.
  7. Mar 4, 2026
    Third reading, passed; yeas, 73; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  8. Feb 14, 2026
    First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  9. Feb 11, 2026
    Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  10. Jan 12, 2026
    First reading, referred to Law & Justice.