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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1403

HB 1403: Condominium construction

Simplifying condominium construction statutes.

Summary

  • Exempts a declarant or dealer from the implied warranties of quality under the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) if the declarant or dealer provide express warranty coverage that meets specified requirements.
  • Removes references to engineering and construction standards from the implied warranty provisions of the WUCIOA and instead requires a declarant or dealer to impliedly warrant that a condominium unit is constructed in accordance with the plans, approved specifications, manufacturer installation guidelines, and any published industry standards incorporated into the applicable building codes.
  • Exempts accessory dwelling units organized under the WUCIOA as a condominium unit from building enclosure design and inspection requirements.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1403), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 18, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 8, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 7, 2025
  6. LawMay 7, 2025
Prime sponsor
Jamila Taylor (D-30)
Introduced
January 20, 2025 in the House
Last action
May 7, 2025
Session law
Chapter 201, Laws of 2025
Versions
HB 1403, EHB 1403

AN ACT Relating to increasing homeownership opportunities by simplifying condominium construction statutes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jamila Taylor (D-30)

15 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

April Connors R-8Davina Duerr D-1Cyndy Jacobsen R-25Strom Peterson D-21Julia Reed D-36Andrew Barkis R-2Alicia Rule D-42Beth Doglio D-22Steve Tharinger D-24Osman Salahuddin D-48Timm Ormsby D-3Cindy Ryu D-32Debra Entenman D-47Chipalo Street D-37Natasha Hill D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2025
Version voted on: EHB 1403
89 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican31701
How each member voted

Yea (89)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 8, 2025
Version voted on: EHB 1403
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28101
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2025
Version voted on: EHB 1403
93 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican35202
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (2)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025*. (EHB 1403)
  2. Chapter 201, 2025 Laws. (EHB 1403)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 1403)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1403)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1403)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1403)
  7. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 1403)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 93; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1403)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1403)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1403)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (EHB 1403)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1403)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1403)
  14. HSG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1403)
  15. First reading, referred to Housing. (EHB 1403)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 89; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1403)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1403)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1403)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 1403)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1403)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1403)
  22. CRJ - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1403)
  23. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1403)
  24. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (EHB 1403)

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