BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2438: "Service animal" definition

Concerning the definition of "service animal."

Summary

Revises the definition of "service animal" under the Washington Law Against Discrimination as it applies to unfair practices in real estate transactions.
Replaces references to "person who is blind, deaf, or physically disabled" with "person who is disabled."

From the House Bill Analysis 2010 (HB 2438), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the definition of service animal;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2438 (2025–26) Early education scholarship · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2438 (2023–24) Dashboard camera recordings · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2438 (2019–20) Opioid impact account · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2438 (2017–18) School employees' benefits · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2438 (2015–16) Excess liquor revenue dist. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2438 (2013–14) Environmental statutes · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2438 (2011–12) Health care providers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2438 (2007–08) Cougar hunting pilot project · Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2008