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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1515

HB 1515: Security deposit waiver fees

Concerning security deposit waiver fees.

Summary

  • Authorizes landlords to offer tenants the option of paying an entirely or partially nonrefundable fee in lieu of a security deposit.
  • Authorizes landlords to use the fee in lieu of a security deposit to purchase insurance coverage for unpaid rent or unit damage.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 1515), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 9, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2021
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2021
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Strom Peterson (D-21)
Introduced
February 9, 2021 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2022
Versions
HB 1515, 2SHB 1515, ESHB 1515

AN ACT Relating to security deposit waiver fees;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Strom Peterson (D-21)

10 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Larry Springer D-45Tarra Simmons D-23Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Jamila Taylor D-30Sharon Shewmake D-42Jeremie Dufault R-15Andrew Barkis R-2My-Linh Thai D-41Timm Ormsby D-3Debra Lekanoff D-40

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1515
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1515)
  2. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1515)
  3. First reading, referred to Housing & Local Government. (ESHB 1515)
  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1515)
  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1515)
  6. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1515)
  7. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1515)
  8. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1515)
  10. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1515)
  12. HHSV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1515)
  13. HHSV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  15. HHSV - Executive action taken by committee.
  16. First reading, referred to Housing, Human Services & Veterans.

HB 1515 in other sessions

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