Bill

State tort claims

Requiring arbitration for tort claims against the state of Washington and its subdivisions.

Sponsors

Senator DhingraPrimary

Senator ConwaySecondarySenator LiiasSecondarySenator PedersenSecondarySenator RobinsonSecondarySenator WilsonSecondary

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

Current status: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

1. Feb 19, 2026
   First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
2. Feb 17, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 0.
3. Jan 20, 2026
   First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

Hearings