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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2240

HB 2240: Storage space rentals

Concerning the delivery, execution, acceptance, and provisions of individual storage space rental agreements and modifying the use of individual storage spaces after notice of termination or nonrenewal of rental agreements.

Summary

  • Authorizes electronic delivery and acceptance of self-service storage facility rental agreements, including automatic acceptance of contracts with occupant's continued use.
  • Provides for specific processes and timeframes for when an owner of a self-service storage facility may deny access to a storage unit or sell stored personal property in the event of nonrenewal or termination of a rental contract.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2240), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2026
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mari Leavitt (D-28)
Introduced
January 12, 2026 in the House
Last action
February 4, 2026
Companion bill
SB 5844
Versions
HB 2240, SHB 2240

AN ACT Relating to the delivery, execution, acceptance, and provisions of individual storage space rental agreements and modifying the use of individual storage spaces after notice of termination or nonrenewal of rental agreements;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mari Leavitt (D-28)

9 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Adison Richards D-26Andrew Engell R-7Rob Chase R-4April Connors R-8Andrew Barkis R-2Dan Bronoske D-28Timm Ormsby D-3Roger Goodman D-45Stephanie Barnard R-8

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2240)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  3. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2240)
  4. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2240)
  5. Minority; do not pass.
  6. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  7. CPB - Executive action taken by committee.
  8. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
  9. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2240 in other sessions

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