Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 D cosponsors

HB 1263 — Concerning powered automatic doors in buildings accessible to the public.

Last action — Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1263 now requires at least one exterior door at accessible public entrances in certain types of buildings to either be a fully powered automatic door or to have a device that alerts staff when someone needs assistance, like a doorbell or buzzer. This change, which pushes the effective date from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2019, gives businesses more time to comply with the new accessibility requirements. These modifications matter because they aim to enhance access for people with disabilities, improving their experience when visiting public spaces.

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H-3820.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1263State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy House Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives McBride, Riccelli, Peterson, and Dolan)READ FIRST TIME 01/22/18.AN ACT Relating to powered automatic doors in buildings accessible to the public;
H-0297.3HOUSE BILL 1263State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives McBride, Riccelli, Peterson, and DolanRead first time 01/16/17.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.AN ACT Relating to powered automatic doors in buildings accessible to the public;
It is the intent of the legislature to try to provide every individual the opportunity to benefit from Washington's businesses and services, and to afford businesses and services the opportunity to benefit from the patronage from all persons.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 19.27 RCW to read as follows:(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, effective January 1, 2019, at least one exterior door at accessible public entrances in state building code groups A, B, E, I, and M must be:(a) A fully powered automatic door actuated by either a push button or a motion sensor;
It is the intent of the legislature to try to provide every individual the opportunity to benefit from Washington's businesses and services, and to afford businesses and services the opportunity to benefit from the patronage from all persons.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 19.27 RCW to read as follows:(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, effective January 1, 2018, at least one exterior door at accessible public entrances in state building code groups A, B, E, I, and M must be a fully powered automatic door actuated by either a push button or a motion sensor.(2) This section applies to any business that is five hundred square feet or more and is:(a) A new construction built on or after the effective date of this section;
or(b) Wired with a door bell, buzzer, chime, or other device that can be rung by a push button, and which emits a mechanical sound announcing one's presence.(2) This section applies to any business that is five hundred square feet or more and is:(a) A new construction built on or after the effective date of this section;
Plumbing and electrical repairs or alterations are excluded and are not considered a building renovation, remodel, improvement, or repair for purposes of this section.(3) The building code council shall adopt rules by January 1, 2019, to implement this section.--- END ---
Plumbing and electrical repairs or alterations are excluded and are not considered a building renovation, remodel, improvement, or repair for purposes of this section.(3) The building code council shall adopt rules by January 1, 2018, to implement this section.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  7. Minority; do not pass.

  8. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  9. Minority; do not pass.

  10. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  11. Referred to Local Government.

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  14. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  15. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  18. Minority; do not pass.

  19. LG - Majority; do pass.

  20. First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • McBride

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1263?
HB 1263 is sponsored by McBride, Strom Peterson (Democrat), Marcus Riccelli (Democrat), and Dolan.
What is the current status of HB 1263?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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