Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 5869 — Concerning notice requirements of identified hazards at construction worksites.

Last action — Senate Rules "X" file.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 11, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 5869 now clarifies the definition around the types of construction work being addressed by specifying "construction of buildings" instead of referencing the North American industry classification system. Additionally, the requirement for notifying employers about identified hazards during inspections will continue without a set expiration date, instead of ending on June 30, 2026. These changes aim to improve worker safety by ensuring concerns are addressed more clearly and consistently over time.

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S-3893.2 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5869 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senate Labor & Commerce (originally sponsored by Senators Saldaña, King, Nobles, Orwall, and Valdez) READ FIRST TIME 01/26/26.
S-3570.1 SENATE BILL 5869 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Saldaña, King, Nobles, Orwall, and Valdez Prefiled 12/11/25.
Read first time 01/12/26.
Referred to Committee on Labor & Commerce.
1 SSB 5869 posted, at or near each place a violation referred to in the citation occurred or as may otherwise be prescribed in regulations issued by the director.
1 SB 5869 posted, at or near each place a violation referred to in the citation occurred or as may otherwise be prescribed in regulations issued by the director.
(6)(((a))) When conducting inspections of employer worksites ((where workers are engaged in activities)) as defined by North American industry classification system ((2361, residential building)) 236, construction of buildings, the department shall make a good faith effort to notify the employer or owner within 10 working days where a hazard that could cause injury to a worker was immediately identified during an on-site inspection.
(6)(((a))) When conducting inspections of employer worksites where workers are engaged in activities as defined by North American industry classification system ((2361, residential building)) 23, general construction, the department shall make a good faith effort to notify the employer or owner within 10 working days where a hazard that could cause injury to a worker was immediately identified during an inspection.
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2 SB 5869 given to the owner or employer and the reasons why the department did not or could not comply.)) --- END --- p.
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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  3. Minority; without recommendation.

  4. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  5. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM.

  6. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM.

  7. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

  8. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5869?
SB 5869 is sponsored by Tina Orwall (Democrat), T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Curtis King (Republican), Rebecca Saldaña (Democrat), and Javier Valdez (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5869?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 11, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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