Improving legal processes to deter squatters.

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SENATE BILL 5250

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senators J. Wilson, Christian, and Wagoner

Read first time 01/14/25. Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

AN ACT Relating to improving legal processes to deter squatters; amending RCW 9A.52.105 and 9A.52.115 ; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that squatting is a major public problem that interferes with property owners' rights, discourages investment in rental housing, erodes public confidence in the eviction process, creates opportunities for criminal activity, and ultimately contributes to Washington's homelessness and housing crises. Therefore, the legislature intends to strengthen Washington's antisquatting law by expanding it to cover former tenants who are no longer occupying premises pursuant to a valid rental agreement, and by authorizing law enforcement to remove squatters without delay.

Sec. 2. RCW 9A.52.105 and 2017 c 284 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

14.6% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 31/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 272 days quiet

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