WA SB6147

Grocery stores in food deserts or low-income census tracts must provide 6 months' written notice before closing to city/county councils, local health departments, the attorney general, and the public via posted notices at store entrances

During the notice period, closing stores must meet in good faith with government officials, unions, and community organizations to explore alternatives such as keeping the store open, forming a cooperative, or finding a replacement grocery operator

Private agreements that prohibit property from being used as a grocery store (negative use restrictions) are declared void and unenforceable, with exceptions for relocations within one-half mile that reopen within one year

Applies to retail stores at least 10,000 square feet primarily selling groceries, or stores at least 5,000 square feet with majority selling area devoted to groceries

Enforcement authority granted to the attorney general, city attorneys, county prosecutors, and collective bargaining organizations, with remedies including injunctions, civil penalties, and attorney's fees