Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2197: English as state language
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2197 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on December 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Designating English as the official language of the state. Primary sponsor: Hunter Abell (R). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to designating English as the official language of the state;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Abell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Rob Chase | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Jenny Graham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
- Prefiled for introduction.