Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 15 D cosponsors

SB 5480 — Protecting consumers by removing barriers created by medical debt.

Last action — Effective date 7/27/2025.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on April 22, 2025.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (15 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

570 added · 548 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 5480, the definition of "medical debt" has been expanded to include a wider range of healthcare products and devices, such as wheelchairs, oxygen machines, and insulin pumps. Additionally, it now specifies that medical debt can accrue from both past due accounts and payments made with credit cards specifically for healthcare expenses. This change is significant because it offers more clarity and coverage regarding what constitutes medical debt, potentially helping more individuals who struggle with such obligations associated with their healthcare.

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ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5480 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senate Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senators Riccelli, Bateman, Alvarado, Chapman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Ramos, Robinson, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, and C.
S-0298.5 SENATE BILL 5480 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Riccelli, Bateman, Alvarado, Chapman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Ramos, Robinson, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, and C.
Wilson) READ FIRST TIME 02/07/25.
Wilson Read first time 01/24/25.
Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.
1 ESSB 5480 (b) Any person who directly or indirectly furnishes or attempts to furnish, sells, or offers to sell forms represented to be a collection system or scheme intended or calculated to be used to collect claims even though the forms direct the debtor to make payment to the creditor and even though the forms may be or are actually used by the creditor himself or herself in his or her own name;
1 SB 5480 (b) Any person who directly or indirectly furnishes or attempts to furnish, sells, or offers to sell forms represented to be a collection system or scheme intended or calculated to be used to collect claims even though the forms direct the debtor to make payment to the creditor and even though the forms may be or are actually used by the creditor himself or herself in his or her own name;
2 ESSB 5480 (e) An "out-of-state collection agency" as defined in this chapter;
2 SB 5480 (e) An "out-of-state collection agency" as defined in this chapter;
(11) "Medical debt" means any ((obligation for the payment of money arising out of any agreement or contract, express or implied, for the provision of health care services as defined in RCW 48.44.010.
(11) "Medical debt" means any obligation for the payment of money arising out of any agreement or contract, express or implied, for the provision of health care services as defined in RCW 48.44.010 and the following health care products and devices:
In the context of "medical debt," "charity care" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 70.170.020.)) debt owed by a consumer to a person whose primary business is providing medical services, products, or devices, or to the person's agent or assignee, for the provision of medical services, products, or devices.
Manual and electric wheelchairs, hospital beds for home use, mobility scooters, adjustable recliner chairs, continuous positive airway pressure machines, bi-level positive airway pressure machines, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, artificial or prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, cochlear implants, infusion pumps, insulin pumps, home dialysis machines, pacemakers, insulin management devices, stair and platform lifts, standing frames and walkers, heart rate monitors, blood pressure monitoring systems, in-home fetal monitors, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, custom-made or artificial eyes, advanced orthopedic implants, ventricular assist devices, dental implants, and voice amplifiers.
Medical debt includes, but is not limited to, medical bills that are not past due or that have been paid.
Medical debt includes debt accrued using credit cards issued by a financial institution for the specific purpose and use of payment for health care services, products, and devices.
For the purposes of this subsection, "medical service, product, or device" includes, but is not limited to, any service, drug, medication, product, or device sold, offered, or provided to a patient by a health care provider or health care facility, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, except that it does not include cosmetic surgery.
In the context of "medical debt," "charity care" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 70.170.020.
"Cosmetic surgery" shall not include reconstructive surgery when such service is incidental to or follows surgery resulting from trauma, infection, or other diseases of the involved party.
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(12) "Out-of-state collection agency" means a person whose activities within this state are limited to collecting debts from p.
3 SB 5480 (12) "Out-of-state collection agency" means a person whose activities within this state are limited to collecting debts from debtors located in this state by means of interstate communications, including telephone, mail, or facsimile transmission, from the person's location in another state on behalf of clients located outside of this state, but does not include any person who is excluded from the definition of the term "debt collector" under the federal fair debt collection practices act (15 U.S.C.
3 ESSB 5480 debtors located in this state by means of interstate communications, including telephone, mail, or facsimile transmission, from the person's location in another state on behalf of clients located outside of this state, but does not include any person who is excluded from the definition of the term "debt collector" under the federal fair debt collection practices act (15 U.S.C.
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(2) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this section are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
(2) It is unlawful to enter into a contract creating a medical debt that does not include the following terms:
"A holder of this medical debt is prohibited from furnishing any information related to this debt to a consumer credit reporting agency.
In addition to any other penalties allowed by law, if a person, health care provider, or health care facility violates this section by furnishing information regarding this debt to a consumer credit reporting agency, the debt shall be void and unenforceable." (3) Any contract creating a medical debt entered into on or after the effective date of this section that does not include the term described in subsection (2) of this section is void and unenforceable.
(4) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this section are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
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For purposes of this chapter, a "bad debt list" means any list of natural persons alleged to fail to honor their lawful debts.
4 ESSB 5480 For purposes of this chapter, a "bad debt list" means any list of natural persons alleged to fail to honor their lawful debts.
(8) Give or send to any debtor or cause to be given or sent to any debtor, any notice, letter, message, or form, other than through proper legal action, process, or proceedings, which represents or implies that a claim exists unless it shall indicate in clear and legible type:
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5 SB 5480 (8) Give or send to any debtor or cause to be given or sent to any debtor, any notice, letter, message, or form, other than through proper legal action, process, or proceedings, which represents or implies that a claim exists unless it shall indicate in clear and legible type:
(c) If the notice, letter, message, or form is the first notice to the debtor or if the licensee is attempting to collect a different p.
(c) If the notice, letter, message, or form is the first notice to the debtor or if the licensee is attempting to collect a different amount than indicated in his or her or its first notice to the debtor, an itemization of the claim asserted must be made including:
5 ESSB 5480 amount than indicated in his or her or its first notice to the debtor, an itemization of the claim asserted must be made including:
(e) If the notice, letter, message, or form is the first notice to the debtor, an itemization of the claim asserted must be made including the following information:
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6 SB 5480 (e) If the notice, letter, message, or form is the first notice to the debtor, an itemization of the claim asserted must be made including the following information:
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(9) Communicate in writing with a debtor concerning a claim through a proper legal action, process, or proceeding, where such communication is the first written communication with the debtor, without providing the information set forth in subsection (8)(c) of this section in the written communication.
6 ESSB 5480 (9) Communicate in writing with a debtor concerning a claim through a proper legal action, process, or proceeding, where such communication is the first written communication with the debtor, without providing the information set forth in subsection (8)(c) of this section in the written communication.
(i) The licensee or employee has notified or attempted to notify the debtor in writing at his or her last known address or place of employment concerning the claim and the debtor after a reasonable time has failed to pay the claim or has failed to agree to make payments on the claim in a manner acceptable to the licensee, and (ii) The debtor has not in writing to the licensee disputed any part of the claim:
(i) The licensee or employee has notified or attempted to notify the debtor in writing at his or her last known address or place of p.
7 SB 5480 employment concerning the claim and the debtor after a reasonable time has failed to pay the claim or has failed to agree to make payments on the claim in a manner acceptable to the licensee, and (ii) The debtor has not in writing to the licensee disputed any part of the claim:
(d) A licensee may for the purpose of locating the debtor or locating assets of the debtor communicate the existence of a claim to any person who might reasonably be expected to have knowledge of the whereabouts of a debtor or the location of assets of the debtor if p.
(d) A licensee may for the purpose of locating the debtor or locating assets of the debtor communicate the existence of a claim to any person who might reasonably be expected to have knowledge of the whereabouts of a debtor or the location of assets of the debtor if the claim is reduced to judgment, or if not reduced to judgment, when:
7 ESSB 5480 the claim is reduced to judgment, or if not reduced to judgment, when:
(12) Communicate with the debtor after notification in writing from an attorney representing such debtor that all further communications relative to a claim should be addressed to the attorney:
(12) Communicate with the debtor after notification in writing from an attorney representing such debtor that all further p.
8 SB 5480 communications relative to a claim should be addressed to the attorney:
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A communication shall be presumed to have been made for the purposes of harassment if:
8 ESSB 5480 communication shall be presumed to have been made for the purposes of harassment if:
(16) Threaten to take any action against the debtor which the licensee cannot legally take at the time the threat is made.
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9 SB 5480 (16) Threaten to take any action against the debtor which the licensee cannot legally take at the time the threat is made.
PROVIDED, That a licensee cannot cause charges to be incurred to the recipient of the attempted communication more than three times in any calendar week when the licensee knows or reasonably should p.
PROVIDED, That a licensee cannot cause charges to be incurred to the recipient of the attempted communication more than three times in any calendar week when the licensee knows or reasonably should know that the number belongs to a cellular telephone or other wireless device, unless the licensee is responding to a communication from the debtor or the person to whom the call is made.
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9 ESSB 5480 know that the number belongs to a cellular telephone or other wireless device, unless the licensee is responding to a communication from the debtor or the person to whom the call is made.
The licensee is not in violation of this subsection if the licensee at least monthly updates its records with information provided by a commercial provider of cellular telephone lists that the licensee in good faith believes provides reasonably current and comprehensive data identifying cellular telephone numbers, calls a number not appearing in the most recent list provided by the commercial provider, and does not otherwise know or reasonably should know that the number belongs to a cellular telephone.
The licensee is not in violation of this subsection if the licensee at least monthly updates its records with information provided by a commercial provider of cellular telephone lists that the licensee in good faith believes provides reasonably current and comprehensive data identifying cellular telephone numbers, calls a number not appearing in the most recent list provided by the commercial provider, and does not otherwise know or reasonably should know that the number belongs to a p.
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A licensee may p.
A licensee may collect or attempt to collect collection costs and fees, including contingent collection fees, as authorized by a written agreement or contract, between the licensee's client and the debtor, in the collection of a commercial claim.
10 ESSB 5480 collect or attempt to collect collection costs and fees, including contingent collection fees, as authorized by a written agreement or contract, between the licensee's client and the debtor, in the collection of a commercial claim.
(a) Within the previous one hundred eighty days, in response to the licensee's attempt to collect the initial debt assigned to the licensee and arising from the identified series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments, the debtor in writing notified the licensee that the debtor's checkbook or other series of preprinted written instruments was stolen or fraudulently created;
(a) Within the previous one hundred eighty days, in response to the licensee's attempt to collect the initial debt assigned to the licensee and arising from the identified series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written p.
11 SB 5480 instruments, the debtor in writing notified the licensee that the debtor's checkbook or other series of preprinted written instruments was stolen or fraudulently created;
(c) in the written notification to the licensee or in the police report, the debtor identified the financial institution where the account was maintained, the account number, the magnetic ink character recognition number, the full bank routing and transit number, and the check numbers of the stolen checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit p.
(c) in the written notification to the licensee or in the police report, the debtor identified the financial institution where the account was maintained, the account number, the magnetic ink character recognition number, the full bank routing and transit number, and the check numbers of the stolen checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments, which check numbers included the number of the check that is the subject of the licensee's collection efforts;
11 ESSB 5480 account, or other preprinted written instruments, which check numbers included the number of the check that is the subject of the licensee's collection efforts;
(iii) the debtor has notified the licensee that the debtor disputes only some, but not all the debts arising from the identified series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments, in which case the licensee shall be allowed to initiate oral contact with the debtor one time for each debt arising from the series of identified checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or written instruments and initiate additional oral contact for those debts that the debtor acknowledges do not arise from stolen or fraudulently created checks or written instruments;
(iii) the debtor has notified the licensee that the debtor disputes only some, but not all the debts arising from the identified series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments, in which case the licensee p.
12 SB 5480 shall be allowed to initiate oral contact with the debtor one time for each debt arising from the series of identified checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or written instruments and initiate additional oral contact for those debts that the debtor acknowledges do not arise from stolen or fraudulently created checks or written instruments;
or (v) the oral contact is made for the purpose of investigating, confirming, or authenticating the information received from the debtor, to provide additional information to the debtor, or to request additional information from the debtor needed p.
or (v) the oral contact is made for the purpose of investigating, confirming, or authenticating the information received from the debtor, to provide additional information to the debtor, or to request additional information from the debtor needed by the licensee to accurately record the debtor's information in the licensee's records.
12 ESSB 5480 by the licensee to accurately record the debtor's information in the licensee's records.
(((a))) (i) Fail to include, with the first written notice to the debtor, a statement that informs the debtor of the debtor's right to request the original account number or redacted original account number assigned to the debt, the date of the last payment, and an itemized statement as provided in (((b))) (a)(ii) of this subsection (28);
(((a))) (i) Fail to include, with the first written notice to the debtor, a statement that informs the debtor of the debtor's right to request the original account number or redacted original account p.
13 SB 5480 number assigned to the debt, the date of the last payment, and an itemized statement as provided in (((b))) (a)(ii) of this subsection (28);
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(((C))) (III) The health care services provided to the patient as indicated by the health care provider in a statement provided to the licensee;
13 ESSB 5480 (((C))) (III) The health care services provided to the patient as indicated by the health care provider in a statement provided to the licensee;
A violation of this subsection is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
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14 SB 5480 violation of this subsection is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
(b) Collect or attempt to collect a claim related to hospital debt during the pendency of an application for charity care p.
(b) Collect or attempt to collect a claim related to hospital debt during the pendency of an application for charity care sponsorship or an appeal from a final determination of charity care sponsorship status.
14 ESSB 5480 sponsorship or an appeal from a final determination of charity care sponsorship status.
(2) Subsection (1)(a) through (e) and (((g))) (h) of this section is not applicable in the case of a consumer report to be used in connection with:
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15 SB 5480 (2) Subsection (1)(a) through (e) and (((g))) (h) of this section is not applicable in the case of a consumer report to be used in connection with:
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(b) A violation of (a) of this subsection is deemed a violation of the law governing the license of the hospital, physician group, or professional partner.
(b) A hospital, physician group, or professional partner must provide a statement to the patient which includes the following terms:
(3) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this section are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
"The holder of this medical debt is prohibited from furnishing any information related to this debt to a consumer credit reporting agency.
In addition to any other penalties allowed by law, if the holder of this debt violates this provision, the debt is void and unenforceable." (c) A violation of (a) or (b) of this subsection is deemed a violation of the law governing the license of the hospital, physician group, or professional partner.
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16 SB 5480 (3) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this section are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

  2. Chapter 145, 2025 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

  12. Minority; do not pass.

  13. CPB - Majority; do pass.

  14. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.

  15. Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.

  16. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  20. 1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25).

  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  23. Minority; do not pass.

  24. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  25. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  26. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.

  27. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#21)

Passed 59 Yea · 38 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 03701
Democrat 59100
Total 593801
% of votes cast 60%39%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Nay
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Not Voting
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Nay
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#8)

Passed 35 Yea · 12 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29001
Republican 61201
Total 351202
% of votes cast 71%24%0%4%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Not Voting
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Not Voting
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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Who sponsors SB 5480?
SB 5480 is sponsored by Claire Wilson (Democrat), Yasmin Trudeau (Democrat), Derek Stanford (Democrat), Vandana Slatter (Democrat), June Robinson (Democrat), Tina Orwall (Democrat), T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Liz Lovelett (Democrat), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Mike Chapman (Democrat), Emily Alvarado (Democrat), Jessica Bateman (Democrat), Marcus Riccelli (Democrat), Bill Ramos (Democrat), and Javier Valdez (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5480?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2025. Enacted.
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