Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB5863: State historical records
Status: Signed into law, March 24, 2026
Concerning the preservation and inspection of state historical records.
What the bill says
An act Relating to the preservation and inspection of state historical records; amending RCW 40.14.030; and amending 2024 c 134 s 2 (uncodified).
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT Relating to the preservation and inspection of state historical records; amending RCW 40.14.030; and amending 2024 c 134 s 2 (uncodified). Sec. 1. 2024 c 134 s 2 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows: (1) The division of archives and records management, working with the University of Washington institute on human development and disability, the department of social and health services, and the department of archaeology and historic preservation, shall create a preservation plan to organize, catalogue, and store the historical documents and artifacts identified at Lakeland Village, a state-operated facility. Historical documents and artifacts may include but are not limited to medical records, letters, images, films, and artifacts of past residents with intellectual or developmental disabilities at Lakeland Village. (2) The preservation plan (b) Assess the condition of the records and artifacts and level of preservation required, including but not limited to the age of the record, the material used, and environmental conditions in which the items have been stored; (c) Outline the steps that will be taken to preserve the records and artifacts. This includes how the records will be stored, where they will be stored, how they will be handled and transported, and how they will be restored if they are in danger of falling into disrepair, dysfunction, or destruction. The plan must also …
Sponsors
- Claudia Kauffman (D) · primary sponsor
- Keith Wagoner (R)
- T'wina Nobles (D)
- Marcus Riccelli (D)
- Rebecca Saldaña (D)
- Sharon Shewmake (D)
- Yasmin Trudeau (D)
- Javier Valdez (D)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026.
- : Chapter 208, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : Speaker signed.
- : President signed.
- : Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- : Senate concurred in House amendments.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Votes
- Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 9, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage as Amended by the House (February 28, 2026): 94 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations: Do pass as amended (February 20, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 4, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections: Do pass (January 16, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: RECORDS
Common questions
- What is SB5863?
- SB5863 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): State historical records.
- What does SB5863 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to the preservation and inspection of state historical records; amending RCW 40.14.030; and amending 2024 c 134 s 2 (uncodified).
- What is the status of SB5863?
- Signed into law as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5863?
- Claudia Kauffman (D), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5863?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5863&Year=2025
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