Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5833: Pets in unattended vehicles
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5833 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing pets in unattended motor vehicles under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Keith Wagoner (R). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to allowing pets in unattended motor vehicles under certain circumstances;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Wagoner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
“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, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
- 1st substitute bill substituted.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
- Prefiled for introduction.