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WA HB2736
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence Springer
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AI Summary
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Reinstates Washington estate tax rates to pre-May 2025 levels for decedents dying on or after July 1, 2026, reversing rate increases enacted in 2025
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Reduces the top marginal tax rate from 35% back to 20% for estates exceeding $9,000,000
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Lowers rates across all brackets above $1,000,000, with the largest reductions in higher brackets (e.g., $4-6 million bracket drops from 23% to 18%)
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Maintains the temporary higher rates (15-35% structure) only for estates of decedents dying between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026
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Amends RCW 83.100.040, which was previously modified by 2025 c 421 s 202
Legislative Description
Reinstating estate tax rates that applied immediately before May 20, 2025, for estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2026.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Finance.
2/12/2026