Ending probates for profit.
Last action: 2026-03-24 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Official Description
Ending probates for profit.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2445
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Adison Richards, Kristine Reeves
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageEHB 2445 | Passed 67-28 3 not voting | 57 yes / 0 no | 10 yes / 28 no |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the SenateEHB 2445 | Passed 47-0 2 not voting | 27 yes / 0 no | 18 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Final Passage as Amended by the SenateEHB 2445 | Passed 66-29 3 not voting | 57 yes / 0 no | 9 yes / 29 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-03-06 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-06 Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- 2026-03-11 House concurred in Senate amendments.
- 2026-03-11 Passed final passage; yeas, 66; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 3.
- 2026-03-11 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-12 President signed.
- 2026-03-12 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-24 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-24 Chapter 204, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-24 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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