Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5891: Northern state hospital
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5891 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Preserving records and artifacts regarding the historical treatment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Northern state hospital. Primary sponsor: Keith Wagoner (R). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to preserving records and artifacts regarding the historical treatment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Northern state hospital;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Wagoner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Noel Frame | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Claudia Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Claire Wilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
- Prefiled for introduction.