Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5116: Marriage/medical emergency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to the immediate use of marriage licenses for medical necessity;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Christian | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Noel Frame | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| John Lovick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Marcus Riccelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Jeff Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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.
- First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
- Prefiled for introduction.