Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults.
Last action: 2026-03-24 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Official Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5837
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Jamie Pedersen, Jeff Holy, T'wina Nobles, Claire Wilson
- Introduced
- 2025-12-05
- Chamber
- Senate
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESSB 5837 | Passed 47-2 | 28 yes / 0 no | 17 yes / 2 no |
| 2026-03-04 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESSB 5837 | Passed 73-23 2 not voting | 57 yes / 0 no | 16 yes / 23 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-25 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2026-03-03 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- 2026-03-04 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-04 Third reading, passed; yeas, 73; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- 2026-03-05 President signed.
- 2026-03-05 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-09 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-24 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-24 Chapter 177, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-24 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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