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WA HB1342

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

April Connors

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for personal hand-delivery of unlawful detainer (eviction) notices to tenants in Washington state
  • Allows service by affixing a copy in a conspicuous place on the premises and mailing a copy to the tenant's residence
  • Removes the option to serve notices by leaving a copy with "some person of suitable age and discretion" at the property
  • When tenant's residence is unknown, notice may be posted on premises and mailed to the property address
  • Amends RCW 59.12.040, which was last updated in 2021

Legislative Description

Removing the personal delivery requirement for unlawful detainer notices.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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