Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5964: Independent living ombuds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5964 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing an independent living ombuds to support seniors living in independent living facilities and the independent living portion of continuing care retirement communities. Primary sponsor: Jessica Bateman (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Housing.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to the establishment of an independent living ombuds to support seniors living in independent living facilities and the independent living portion of continuing care retirement communities;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bateman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Emily Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Marcus Riccelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Javier Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| 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 Housing.
- Prefiled for introduction.