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WA SB5132

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wagoner

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 12.40.060 governing the required contents of notice of claim documents in small claims court actions
  • Changes the language warning defendants about failure to appear from stating judgment "will" be given to judgment "may" be given against them
  • Maintains existing requirements that notices must include plaintiff's name and address, nature and amount of claim, and appearance date (minimum 5 days from service)
  • Provides courts with discretion rather than mandatory default judgment when defendants fail to appear

Legislative Description

Concerning requisites of notice in small claims actions.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/13/2025

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