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WA SB5869

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Saldana

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands hazard notification requirements from residential building construction (NAICS 2361) to all general construction (NAICS 23) worksites
  • Requires the Department of Labor & Industries to make good faith effort to notify employers or owners within 10 working days when hazards that could cause worker injury are immediately identified during inspections
  • Removes the June 30, 2026 sunset date that would have ended the notification requirement
  • Eliminates the reporting requirement that had mandated the department report to the legislature by December 1, 2026 on compliance with the notification provision
  • Amends RCW 49.17.120, building on changes made in 2024

Legislative Description

Concerning notice requirements of identified hazards at construction worksites.

Last Action

Senate Rules "X" file.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Labor & Commerce1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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