SB5837Introduced in the Senate
Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults.
Introduced by Jamie Pedersen, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults.
Where it stands
Effective date 6/11/2026.
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 4, 2026
73
Yes
23
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Davina Duerr | 001A | Yes |
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Andrew Barkis | 002A | Yes |
| Matt Marshall | 002B | No |
| Natasha Hill | 003A | Yes |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | No |
| Rob Chase | 004B | No |
| Zach Hall | 005A | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.
LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
CRJ - Majority; do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 73; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 2.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 177, 2026 Laws.
Effective date 6/11/2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
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