Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 6239: State tort claims

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Plain-language summary

SB 6239 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring arbitration for tort claims against the state of Washington and its subdivisions. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Establishing a process for adjudicating tort claims against the state of Washington and its political subdivisions.). Primary sponsor: Manka Dhingra (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Manka Dhingra (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.