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WA SB6237
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Bateman
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AI Summary
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Requires landlords to disclose to tenants if a property is located in a special flood hazard area or area of potential flooding, when the landlord has actual knowledge through written notice from a public agency, mortgage holder flood insurance requirements, or currently carrying flood insurance
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Mandates landlords disclose any known flooding, standing water, or drainage problems affecting the property or access to it
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Requires landlords to inform tenants that the landlord's insurance does not cover tenant personal possessions and recommend tenants consider purchasing renter's insurance and flood insurance
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Directs landlords to notify tenants that information about property hazards, including flood risk, is available from their county government
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Provides landlords and their agents immunity from civil liability for failure to comply with flood disclosure requirements, except in cases of knowing and intentional noncompliance
Legislative Description
Concerning rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk.
Last Action
Delivered to Governor.
3/10/2026