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Washington Pending Telecom Legislation

Active bills that could change your compliance requirements in Washington

Last updated

Apr 17, 2026

Active Bills (39)

SB6284Introduced

Providing consumer protections for artificial intelligence systems.

Sponsor: Marko Liias

ai voice
HB2667Introduced

Providing consumer protections for artificial intelligence systems.

Sponsor: Clyde Shavers

ai voice
HB2728Introduced

Concerning consumer protection to prevent exploitation of Washington businesses through abusive litigation practices.

Sponsor: Adison Richards

telecom general
HB1103Introduced

Expanding protections against unwanted telephone calls and text messages for cellular users.

Sponsor: Clyde Shavers

sms
HB1645Introduced

Enhancing consumer protections for automobile insurance coverage.

Sponsor: Strom Peterson

telecom general
HB2112Introduced

Establishing an age minimum to access certain adult content online.

Sponsor: Mari Leavitt

telecom general
HB2213Introduced

Addressing theft and vandalism involving metal property.

Sponsor: Cindy Ryu

telecom general
HB2277Introduced

Concerning wildfire risk models and score disclosure.

Sponsor: Zach Hall

telecom general
HB2315Introduced

Preventing an oversupply of cannabis.

Sponsor: Kristine Reeves

telecom general
HB2394Introduced

Enhancing public safety and enforcement of crimes that impact insurance.

Sponsor: Roger Goodman

penalties
HB2407Introduced

Creating a wildfire mitigation grant program.

Sponsor: Alex Ramel

telecom general
HB2433Introduced

Concerning the cannabis excise tax.

Sponsor: Kristine Reeves

telecom general
HB2469Introduced

Establishing a task force to conduct a feasibility study to address the creation of a state-owned, public bank.

Sponsor: Rob Chase

telecom general
HB2504Introduced

Preparing for a legal interstate cannabis market.

Sponsor: Sharon Wylie

telecom general
HB2518Introduced

Concerning manufacturers and vehicle dealers.

Sponsor: Beth Doglio

telecom general
HB2553Introduced

Concerning mortgagee clauses.

Sponsor: Davina Duerr

telecom general
HB2614Introduced

Legalizing the home cultivation of cannabis by persons who are 21 years of age and older.

Sponsor: Shelley Kloba

telecom general
HB2639Introduced

Allowing short-term rental operators to provide complimentary cannabis.

Sponsor: Melanie Morgan

telecom general
HB2721Introduced

Concerning registered commercial interior designers.

Sponsor: Mike Volz

telecom general
HB2740Introduced

Concerning hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

Sponsor: Kristine Reeves

telecom general
HB1199Introduced

Strengthening consumer protection through increased insurer accountability for violations of the insurance code.

Sponsor: Jamila Taylor

telecom general
HB1530Introduced

Modernizing payment systems by expanding consumer-friendly transaction options for registered tow truck operators and regulated businesses.

Sponsor: Amy Walen

telecom general
HB1900Introduced

Enhancing consumer protections against financial fraud.

Sponsor: Beth Doglio

telecom general
HB1977Introduced

Concerning the indemnification of commercial servers of liquor.

Sponsor: Brandy Donaghy

telecom general
HB2128Introduced

Concerning alcohol service at facilities with sports, amusement, or recreational activities engaged in by patrons.

Sponsor: Mike Steele

telecom general
HB2268Introduced

Concerning residential mortgage loan escrow accounts.

Sponsor: Adam Bernbaum

telecom general
HB2291Introduced

Establishing the kratom consumer protection act.

Sponsor: Kristine Reeves

telecom general
HB2380Introduced

Protecting the personal information of consumers who use financial services applications on their mobile or internet-connected devices.

Sponsor: Sam Low

telecom general
HB2400Introduced

Concerning social media content creation.

Sponsor: Kristine Reeves

telecom general
HB2423Introduced

Protecting consumers from unreasonable delays in the processing of retirement account distributions.

Sponsor: Sam Low

telecom general
HB2465Introduced

Concerning water recreation facilities at short-term rentals.

Sponsor: My-Linh Thai

telecom general
HB2474Introduced

Concerning postsecondary education consumer protections in the event of school or program closures.

Sponsor: Gerry Pollet

telecom general
HB2512Introduced

Prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or real estate brokers.

Sponsor: Strom Peterson

telecom general
HB2542Introduced

Requiring use of alternatives to animal testing methods.

Sponsor: Mia Gregerson

telecom general
HB2556Introduced

Creating the Washington state public bank.

Sponsor: Sharon Santos

telecom general
HB2616Introduced

Concerning agriculture.

Sponsor: Kristine Reeves

telecom general
HB2629Introduced

Protecting critical infrastructure.

Sponsor: Alicia Rule

telecom general
HB 1951Introduced

Robocall and Spoofing Prevention Act

Mar 1, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Thai

Last action: Filed

What this bill does

Strengthens penalties for caller ID spoofing and expands AG robocall enforcement powers.

SB 5463Introduced

Automated Decision-Making in Consumer Contact

Mar 1, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Wellman

Last action: Filed

What this bill does

Regulates use of automated decision-making systems in consumer-facing telephone and digital communications.

Historical Bills (7)

BillTitleStatusDate
SB5331Strengthening consumer protection through increased insurer accountability for violations of the insurance code.Engrossed
HB1279Providing postsecondary education consumer protections.Passed
HB1906Increasing transparency and consumer protection in water system rates.Passed
HB2624Clarifying consumer protections regarding unsolicited real estate transactions for public purposes or by nonprofit land conservancies.Passed
SB5721Enhancing consumer protections for automobile insurance coverage.Passed
HB1081Establishing consumer protections for owners of solicited real estate.Passed
SB 5838AI Communications Disclosure ActcommitteeMar 2025
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