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WA HB2274
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence Springer
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AI Summary
- Raises the standard for proving a sender knew a recipient was a Washington resident from "reason to know" to "a reliable basis to know"
- Changes the prohibition on misleading subject lines from "false or misleading information" to a more specific standard requiring actual or implied knowledge that the subject line would mislead a reasonable recipient about material facts
- Requires plaintiffs seeking damages to prove they received, reviewed, and detrimentally relied upon the violating commercial email or text message
- Removes violations of RCW 19.190.020 (the core spam prohibitions) from being treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Consumer Protection Act
- Repeals RCW 19.190.030 and applies retroactively to all causes of action commenced after the effective date
Legislative Description
Modifying the Washington commercial electronic mail act.
Last Action
Delivered to Governor.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/25/2026
Business, Trade & Economic Development2/18/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Consumer Protection & Business1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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