BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 6081: Consumer contracts

Providing plain language requirements for consumer contracts.

Summary

Requires every consumer contract and insurance contract to be written in plain language and be appropriately divided and captioned by its various sections.
Establishes civil penalties and other relief for violation of the plain language requirement.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6081), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to plain language requirements for consumer contracts;

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.

SB 6081 (2025–26) Government record privacy · Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2026
SB 6081 (2019–20) Noncompetition/med. schools · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6081 (2017–18) Net metering · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6081 (2015–16) Labor and industries ombuds · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6081 (2013–14) STEM, kindergarten facilties · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6081 (2011–12) Ferry replacement surcharge · Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2012
SB 6081 (2009–10) B & O tax alternative · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6081 (2007–08) Outdoor burning · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House