Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 13 D cosponsors

HB 2472 — Ensuring that work on fire protection sprinkler systems is performed by licensed contractors and certified fitters.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2026.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on March 11, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (13 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to House Bill 2472 clarified the authority of fire code officials regarding the enforcement of fire protection sprinkler fitting rules. The key differences include the removal of a definition section concerning "fire code official" and minor adjustments in phrasing. This simplification streamlines the bill, ensuring fire officials can take immediate action, like issuing stop work orders when they find uncertified individuals working on sprinkler systems, which ultimately aims to enhance public safety.

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H-3357.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2472 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By House Labor & Workplace Standards (originally sponsored by Representatives Bronoske, Berry, Ormsby, Obras, Bernbaum, Fosse, Timmons, Zahn, Parshley, Hall, Cortes, Thomas, and Donaghy) READ FIRST TIME 02/03/26.
H-2840.1 HOUSE BILL 2472 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Representatives Bronoske, Berry, Ormsby, Obras, Bernbaum, Fosse, Timmons, Zahn, Parshley, Hall, Cortes, Thomas, and Donaghy Read first time 01/14/26.
Referred to Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards.
1 SHB 2472 chapter or otherwise finds that the work will be conducted in compliance with this chapter.
1 HB 2472 chapter or otherwise finds that the work will be conducted in compliance with this chapter.
(3) If a person performing fire protection sprinkler fitting work does not have a certificate or if a person or contractor is otherwise acting in violation of this chapter, the fire code official may issue a stop work order on the project.
(3) If a person performing fire protection sprinkler fitting or residential sprinkler fitting work does not have a certificate or if a person or contractor is otherwise acting in violation of this chapter, the fire code official may issue a stop work order on the p.
The order remains in effect until p.
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2 SHB 2472 the fire code official or director finds that the person or contractor is in compliance or otherwise finds that the work will be conducted in compliance with this chapter.
The order remains in effect until the fire code official or director finds that the person or contractor is in compliance or otherwise finds that the work will be conducted in compliance with this chapter.
3 SHB 2472
3 HB 2472
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

  2. Chapter 29, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  11. Minority; do not pass.

  12. LC - Majority; do pass.

  13. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.

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

  15. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 3.

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted (LAWS 26).

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

  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  21. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  22. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.

  23. Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.

  24. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (138)

138 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#21)

Passed 45 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29001
Republican 16300
Total 45301
% of votes cast 92%6%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland 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 Not Voting
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
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#10)

Passed 92 Yea · 3 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 33302
Democrat 59001
Total 92303
% of votes cast 94%3%0%3%
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Zach Hall Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Not Voting
Deb Manjarrez Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Yea
Michael Keaton Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Not Voting
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2472?
HB 2472 is sponsored by Brandy Donaghy (Democrat), Brianna Thomas (Democrat), Zach Hall (Democrat), Lisa Parshley (Democrat), Janice Zahn (Democrat), Joe Timmons (Democrat), Mary Fosse (Democrat), Adam Bernbaum (Democrat), Edwin Obras (Democrat), Timm Ormsby (Democrat), Liz Berry (Democrat), Dan Bronoske (Democrat), and Julio Cortes (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2472?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
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