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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5837

SB 5837: Guardianship, etc.

Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults.

Summary

  • Makes various revisions throughout the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act, including revisions addressing court visitors, appointment of an attorney for a respondent, orders of appointment of a guardian for an adult or a conservator, and supported decision-making agreements.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5837), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 24, 2026
  6. LawMar 24, 2026
Prime sponsor
Jamie Pedersen (D-43)
Introduced
January 12, 2026 in the Senate
Last action
March 24, 2026
Session law
Chapter 177, Laws of 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5837, SSB 5837, ESSB 5837

AN ACT Relating to guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jamie Pedersen (D-43)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jeff Holy R-6T'wina Nobles D-28Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 11, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 5837
47 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican17200
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (2)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 5837
73 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican162300
How each member voted

Yea (73)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (ESSB 5837)
  2. Chapter 177, 2026 Laws. (ESSB 5837)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5837)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5837)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5837)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5837)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5837)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 73; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5837)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5837)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5837)
  11. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5837)
  12. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5837)
  13. CRJ - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5837)
  14. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESSB 5837)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5837)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5837)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5837)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5837)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5837)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5837)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5837)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5837)
  26. Minority; without recommendation.
  27. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  29. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5837 in other sessions

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