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WA SB5159

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Shewmake

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes "Trick-or-Treat Day" as the last Saturday in October, with cities, towns, and counties authorized to move it to the last Friday in October due to inclement weather

  • Adds Trick-or-Treat Day to Washington's list of recognized days that are not legal holidays for any purpose

  • Aims to reduce school absenteeism and learning loss associated with Halloween falling on weekdays

  • Intended to improve public safety by allowing trick-or-treating to begin earlier before nightfall and enabling road closures on non-commuter days

Legislative Description

Establishing trick-or-treat day.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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