Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1976: Release of pets & plants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1976 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing awareness of the potential harm caused by releasing pets or aquatic plants into the natural environment. Primary sponsor: Brandy Donaghy (D). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to increasing awareness of the potential harm caused by releasing pets or aquatic plants into the natural environment;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Donaghy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Dan Bronoske | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Edwin Obras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
- Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
- AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- AGNR - Majority; do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.