Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB1269: Pawnbroker fees, int. rates
Status: Passed one chamber, March 12, 2026
Concerning pawnbroker fees and interest rates.
What the bill says
An act Relating to pawnbroker fees and interest rates; and amending RCW 19.60.060 and 19.60.061.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to pawnbroker fees and interest rates; and amending RCW 19.60.060 and 19.60.061. Sec. 1. RCW 19.60.060 and 2015 c 294 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: All pawnbrokers are authorized to charge and receive interest and other fees at the following rates for money on the security of personal property actually received in pledge: (1) The interest for the loan period shall not exceed: (a) For an amount loaned up to $9.99 - interest at $1.00 for each thirty-day period to include the loan date. (b) For an amount loaned from $10.00 to $19.99 - interest at the rate of $1.25 for each thirty-day period to include the loan date. (c) For an amount loaned from $20.00 to $24.99 - interest at the rate of $1.50 for each thirty-day period to include the loan date. (d) For an amount loaned from $25.00 to $34.99 - interest at the rate of $1.75 for each thirty-day period to include the loan date. (e) For an amount loaned from $35.00 to $39.99 - interest at the rate of $2.00 for each thirty-day period to include the loan date. (f) For an amount loaned from $40.00 to $49.99 - interest at the rate of $2.25 for each thirty-day period to include the loan date. (g) For the amount …
Sponsors
- David Hackney (D) · primary sponsor
- Stephanie McClintock (R)
- Leavitt, Mari (D)
Latest actions
- : By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
- : Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 4:00 PM.
- : Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
- : Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
- : First reading, referred to Business, Trade & Economic Development.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- : Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- : Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- : CPB - Majority; do pass.
Votes
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (January 29, 2026): 83 yea, 14 nay, passed
- House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business: Do pass (January 14, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development: Do pass (March 26, 2025): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 13, 2025): 91 yea, 3 nay, passed
- House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business: Do pass (February 4, 2025): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: BUSINESSES
Common questions
- What is HB1269?
- HB1269 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Pawnbroker fees, int. rates.
- What does HB1269 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to pawnbroker fees and interest rates; and amending RCW 19.60.060 and 19.60.061.
- What is the status of HB1269?
- Passed one chamber as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1269?
- David Hackney (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1269?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1269&Year=2025
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