Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5608: Free speech policy/higher ed
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5608 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Adopting free speech policy statements at public institutions of higher education. Primary sponsor: Judy Warnick (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 adopting free speech policy statements at public institutions of higher education;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Warnick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jeff Holy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.