Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 6 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 5865 — Concerning garnishment forms.

Last action — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  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 10, 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

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 5865 simplifies the wording around garnishment forms used in Washington. It specifies that the forms should follow a template developed by a designated committee, making it easier for people to understand and use. This change matters because clearer instructions can help those involved in garnishment processes—especially defendants—navigate the system more effectively and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

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ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5865 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senate Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senators Lovick, Wagoner, Dhingra, and Trudeau) READ FIRST TIME 01/16/26.
S-3584.1 SENATE BILL 5865 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Lovick, Wagoner, Dhingra, and Trudeau Prefiled 12/10/25.
Read first time 01/12/26.
Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.
amending RCW 6.27.340 and 6.27.350;
and amending RCW 6.27.340 and 6.27.350.
creating a new section;
and providing an effective date.
1 ESSB 5865 state, as of the time of service of the writ of garnishment on the garnishee defendant, the amount due and owing from the garnishee defendant to the defendant, and the defendant's total earnings, allowable deductions, disposable earnings, exempt earnings, deductions for superior liens such as child support, and net earnings withheld under the writ.
1 SB 5865 state, as of the time of service of the writ of garnishment on the garnishee defendant, the amount due and owing from the garnishee defendant to the defendant, and the defendant's total earnings, allowable deductions, disposable earnings, exempt earnings, deductions for superior liens such as child support, and net earnings withheld under the writ.
The first answer ((may be substantially in the following)) may be substantially in the same form as the form developed by the Washington pattern forms committee ((form:
The first answer ((may be substantially in the following)) shall be provided using the form developed by the Washington pattern forms committee or a substantially equivalent form((:
2 ESSB 5865 On the date the writ of garnishment was issued as indicated by the date appearing on the last page of the writ:
2 SB 5865 On the date the writ of garnishment was issued as indicated by the date appearing on the last page of the writ:
3 ESSB 5865 If paid:Wee$ .
3 SB 5865 If paid:Wee$ .
4 ESSB 5865 PrinName of Person.
4 SB 5865 PrinName of Person.
5 ESSB 5865 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE THESE FORMS, MAIL OR DELIVER THEM AS DIRECTED IN THE WRIT." Nonexempt amount due and owing$ .
5 SB 5865 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE THESE FORMS, MAIL OR DELIVER THEM AS DIRECTED IN THE WRIT." Nonexempt amount due and owing$ .
)) (3) Within ((twenty)) 20 days of receipt of the second answer form the garnishee shall file a second answer((, either)) in the form as provided in subsection (2) of this section, stating the total amount held subject to the garnishment((, or otherwise containing the information required in subsection (2) of this section and a calculation indicating the total amount due and owing from the garnishee defendant to the defendant, the defendant's total earnings, allowable deductions, disposable earnings, exempt earnings, deductions for superior liens such as child support, and net earnings withheld under the writ)) or otherwise containing the information required in subsection (2) of this section and a calculation indicating the total amount due and owing from the garnishee defendant to the defendant, the defendant's total earnings deductions, disposable earnings, exempt earnings, deductions for superior liens such as child support, and net earnings withheld under the writ.
)) (3) Within ((twenty)) 20 days of receipt of the second answer form the garnishee shall file a second answer((, either)) in the form as provided in subsection (2) of this section, stating the total amount held subject to the garnishment((, or otherwise containing the information required in subsection (2) of this section and a calculation indicating the total amount due and owing from the garnishee defendant to the defendant, the defendant's total earnings, allowable deductions, disposable earnings, exempt earnings, deductions for superior liens such as child support, and net earnings withheld under the writ)).
NEW SECTION.
Sec.
3.
The Washington pattern forms committee must complete the development of the new forms referenced in sections 1 and 2 of this act by December 31, 2026.
NEW SECTION.
Sec.
4.
Sections 1 and 2 of this act take effect May 1, 2027.
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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

  3. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  4. CRJ - Majority; do pass.

  5. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM.

  6. Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.

  7. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  11. 1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 26).

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

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

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

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

  17. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

  18. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (143)

143 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#5)

Passed 46 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 16300
Total 46300
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
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 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
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Nay
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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5865?
SB 5865 is sponsored by Yasmin Trudeau (Democrat), Manka Dhingra (Democrat), Keith Wagoner (Republican), and John Lovick (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5865?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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