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SB2358Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Search And Rescue.

Introduced

Introduced by Lynn Decoite, District 7

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure.

Where it stands

The committee on WLA deferred the measure.

February 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC/WAM.

  4. The committee(s) on WLA/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

  5. The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  6. The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-09-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

  7. The committee on PSM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.

  8. Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.

  9. The committee on PSM has added the measure to decision making scheduled on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.

  10. The committee on PSM deferred the measure.

  11. The committee on WLA deferred the measure.

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