BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2506: Exemplary damages/government

Concerning liability for exemplary damages.

Summary

Provides that in a tort action for damages, a person may be liable for exemplary damages arising out of his or her willful or wanton misconduct.
Exempts the state and local governmental entities from such liability.

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2506), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to liability for exemplary damages;

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

Jan 10, 2018First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HB 2506 (2025–26) Sex offender reg. compliance · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2506 (2019–20) Marbled murrelet committee · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2506 (2015–16) Electric facilities reg plan · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2506 (2013–14) DUI/class B felony · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2506 (2011–12) Categorical school programs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2506 (2009–10) RCW technical corrections · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2506 (2007–08) WA joint analytical center · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2506 (2005–06) Mathematics syllabus · Did not pass · died in committee