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WA SB6250

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Kauffman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum principal amount for small loans (payday loans) from $700 to $1,200, while maintaining the alternative cap of 30% of borrower's gross monthly income, whichever is lower

  • Requires the Department of Financial Institutions to calculate annual inflation adjustments to the maximum principal amount beginning January 1, 2027, using the Seattle-area Consumer Price Index

  • Maintains existing fee structure: up to 15% on the first $500 of principal and up to 10% on amounts exceeding $500

  • Preserves borrower protections including the 8-loan limit per 12-month period, maximum 45-day loan term, and prohibition on lending to borrowers in default on existing small loans

Legislative Description

Concerning the maximum principal amount of small loans.

Last Action

Senate Rules "X" file.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
Business, Trade & Economic Development1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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