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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2472

HB 2472: Fire sprinkler work

Ensuring that work on fire protection sprinkler systems is performed by licensed contractors and certified fitters.

Summary

  • Requires a contractor or fitter working on a fire protection sprinkler system to produce evidence of a license or certificate.
  • Requires the state Director of Fire Protection to investigate violations of contractor licensing and certification requirements.
  • Allows a local fire code official or the state Director of Fire Protection to issue a stop work order upon finding that a fire sprinkler system contractor or fitter is acting in violation of certain licensing and certification laws.
  • Allows a local fire code official or the state Director of Fire Protection to require the removal and replacement of a system when warranted by public safety.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2472), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 11, 2026
  6. LawMar 11, 2026
Prime sponsor
Dan Bronoske (D-28)
Introduced
January 14, 2026 in the House
Last action
March 11, 2026
Session law
Chapter 29, Laws of 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2472, SHB 2472

AN ACT Relating to ensuring that work on fire protection sprinkler systems is performed by licensed contractors and certified fitters;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Bronoske (D-28)

12 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Liz Berry D-36Timm Ormsby D-3Edwin Obras D-33Adam Bernbaum D-24Mary Fosse D-38Joe Timmons D-42Janice Zahn D-41Lisa Parshley D-22Zach Hall D-5Julio Cortes D-38Brianna Thomas D-34Brandy Donaghy D-44

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2026
Version voted on: SHB 2472
92 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican34302
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2026
Version voted on: SHB 2472
45 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29001
Republican16300
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Chapter 29, 2026 Laws. (SHB 2472)
  2. Governor signed. (SHB 2472)
  3. Effective date 6/11/2026. (SHB 2472)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2472)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2472)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2472)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2472)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2472)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2472)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2472)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2472)
  12. LC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2472)
  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (SHB 2472)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 2472)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2472)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2472)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2472)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2472)
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  22. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2472)
  23. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

HB 2472 in other sessions

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