Washington Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
WASHINGTON Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
(Adjourned on April 27, 2025)
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 1046 | Vulnerable Animal Rescue – Civil Liability: Amends Title 4 (Civil Procedure), Chapter 4.24 (Rights of Action and Special Immunities) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new section to provide immunity from civil liability for damage to a motor vehicle arising from the rescue of vulnerable persons or domestic animals. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE ON 7/27/25) |
| HB 1078 | Pet Insurance Policy Restrictions: Amends Title 48 (Insurance), Section 205 (Pet Insurance), Section 48-205-050 (Exclusions—Waiting periods—Requirements) of the Revised Code of Washington to provide restrictions on canceling or refusing to renew pet insurance policies by pet insurers. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 1201 | City/County Disaster Preparedness – Pets: Amends Title 38 (Militia & Military Affairs), Chapter 38.52 (Emergency Management) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new section to require Washington counties and cities to include pet-friendly emergency shelters in their disaster plans and provide related information online to enhance public safety and preparedness. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE ON 7/27/25) |
| HB 1716 | Intact Dog Possession Limits/Care Standards: Amends Title 16 (Animals & Livestock), Chapter 16.52 (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Section 16.52.310 (Dog breeding—Limit on the number of dogs—Required conditions—Penalty—Definition) of the Revised Code of Washington to: (1) impose stricter limits on the number of dogs with intact sexual organs that an individual can own, possess, or control; and (2) mandate that individuals who keep more than four dogs in enclosures for most of the day must adhere to specific care standards. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 1976 | Invasive Species – Pet Store Pamphlet Requirement: Amends Volume 16 (Trade Practices, Labor & Employment), Title 50 (Trade Regulations & Practices) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new section to require retail pet stores to provide informational pamphlets about invasive species to customers, aiming to prevent environmental harm from released pets and plants. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 5065 | Traveling Animal Act Restrictions: Amends Title 9 (Crimes and Punishment) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new chapter to prohibit the use of certain animals in traveling animal acts. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE ON 7/27/25) |
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