Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements.



ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5837

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senate Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senators Pedersen, Holy, Nobles, and C. Wilson)

READ FIRST TIME 01/23/26.

AN ACT Relating to guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults; and amending RCW 11.130.275 , 11.130.280 , 11.130.285 , 11.130.300 , 11.130.310 , 11.130.380 , 11.130.385 , 11.130.400 , 11.130.410 , 11.130.420 , 11.130.425 , 11.130.605 , 11.130.610 , 11.130.620 , 11.130.630 , 11.130.730 , and 11.130.750 .

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

Sec. 1. RCW 11.130.275 and 2020 c 312 s 201 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) All petitions filed under RCW 11.130.270 for appointment of a guardian for an adult shall be heard within (( sixty- )) 60 days unless an extension of time is requested by a party or the court visitor within such (( sixty )) 60 -day period and granted for good cause shown. If an extension is granted, the court shall set a new hearing date.