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WA SB5976
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Harris
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AI Summary
- Amends the standard for misleading email subject lines from "false or misleading" to a more specific test requiring actual or implied knowledge that the subject would mislead a reasonable recipient about a material fact
- Changes the knowledge standard for identifying Washington residents from "reason to know" to "reliable basis to know"
- Requires plaintiffs claiming damages to prove they received, reviewed, and detrimentally relied upon the violating email (previously just required being a recipient)
- Removes violations of RCW 19.190.020 (deceptive commercial emails) from automatic Consumer Protection Act enforcement, while maintaining CPA applicability for other chapter violations
- Applies retroactively to all causes of action commenced after the effective date, regardless of when the violation occurred
Legislative Description
Modifying the Washington commercial electronic mail act.
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Business, Trade & Economic Development1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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