Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5237: Unattended child in vehicle
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5237 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning leaving a child unattended in a vehicle. Primary sponsor: Ron Muzzall (R). It lists 2 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 leaving a child unattended in a vehicle;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Muzzall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| John Lovick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
“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.