Washington HB2248: Corporate filings

What the bill says

An act Relating to corporate filings and other documents processed by the secretary of state's corporations and charities division; and amending RCW 19.77.060, 19.166.040, 23.95.225, 23.95.255, 23.95.260, 23.95.515, 23.95.520, 43.07.032, and 43.07.130.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT Relating to corporate filings and other documents processed by the secretary of state's corporations and charities division; and amending RCW 19.77.060, 19.166.040, 23.95.225, 23.95.255, 23.95.260, 23.95.515, 23.95.520, 43.07.032, and 43.07.130. Sec. 1. RCW 19.77.060 and 1994 c 60 s 4 are each amended to read as follows: Any trademark and its registration or application for registration hereunder shall be assignable with the good will of the business in which the trademark is used, or with that part of the good will of the business connected with the use of and symbolized by the trademark. An assignment by an instrument in writing duly executed and acknowledged, or the designation of a legal representative, successor, or agent for service shall be recorded by the secretary of state on request when accompanied by a fee, as set by rule by the secretary of state, payable to the secretary of state. ((On request, upon recording of the assignment and payment of a further fee of five dollars, the secretary of state shall issue in the name of the assignee a new certificate for the remainder of the unexpired original or renewal term of the registration.)) An assignment of any registration or application for registration under this chapter shall be void as against any subsequent purchaser for a valuable consideration without notice, unless …

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Sponsors

• Osman Salahuddin (D) · primary sponsor
• Natasha Hill (D)
• Leavitt, Mari (D)
• Julia Reed (D)
• Timm Ormsby (D)
• Mary Fosse (D)
• My-Linh Thai (D)

Latest actions

1. March 17, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. March 17, 2026: Chapter 80, 2026 Laws.
3. March 17, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 6, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. March 6, 2026: President signed.
6. March 5, 2026: Speaker signed.
7. March 4, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
8. March 4, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
9. February 27, 2026: Placed on second reading consent calendar.
10. February 24, 2026: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Votes

• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (March 4, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Law & Justice: Do pass (February 24, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 17, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Committee on Appropriations: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary (February 9, 2026): 18 yea, 11 nay, passed
• House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass (January 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2248?

HB2248 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Corporate filings.

What does HB2248 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to corporate filings and other documents processed by the secretary of state's corporations and charities division; and amending RCW 19.77.060, 19.166.040, 23.95.225, 23.95.255, 23.95.260, 23.95.515, 23.95.520, 43.07.032, and 43.07.130.

What is the status of HB2248?

Signed into law as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 17, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2248?

Osman Salahuddin (D), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2248?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2248&Year=2025