Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5116: Marriage/medical emergency

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

SB 5116 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 24, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning the immediate use of marriage licenses for medical necessity. Primary sponsor: Leonard Christian (R). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Leonard Christian (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.