Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5486: Motion picture captioning
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5486 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning open motion picture captioning in motion picture theaters. Primary sponsor: Tina Orwall (D). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to motion picture captioning in motion picture theaters;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Orwall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Manka Dhingra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Yasmin Trudeau | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor signed.
- Chapter 355, 2025 Laws.
- Effective date 1/1/2026.
- Delivered to Governor.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Senate concurred in House amendments.
- Passed final passage; yeas, 34; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 3.
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