HB 1271 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Permitting early deployment of state fire service resources.

House Bill 1271 amends the criteria for deploying state fire service resources during emergencies in Washington. It expands the definition of "mobilization" to allow for the early deployment of resources when an emergency is *predicted* to exceed local capabilities, rather than only after local resources have already been overwhelmed. This change enables a more proactive response from fire departments, fire districts, and regional fire protection service authorities to potential large-scale incidents. The bill also clarifies that these mobilized resources cannot be used to assist law enforcement during civil protests or demonstrations, but can still provide medical aid and firefighting services.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed May 12, 2025

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What changed between versions

Substitute Bill → Substitute Passed Legislature · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was formally certified as passed by both the House and Senate, and the title was slightly modified to remove the phrase 'and creating a new section.' This change reflects that the final version of the bill no longer includes a new section, likely because the new provision was removed or consolidated during the legislative process.

Scope change

The bill's scope was reduced by removing the requirement for a sunset clause (nullification if funding is not provided by June 30, 2025), meaning the act will remain in effect indefinitely unless repealed.

TIMELINE

Removed a provision stating the act would become null and void if specific funding was not provided by June 30, 2025.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title to remove the reference to 'creating a new section,' indicating the final text does not contain a new section.

ENFORCEMENT

Added formal certification text confirming the bill passed both chambers of the legislature.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2025 · House Apr 21, 2025

How they voted

50–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 51

Apr 15, 2025

D Democratic31

30 Yea 1

96% Yea

R Republican20

20 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 12, 2025

Signed into law

Governor signed.

executive

Apr 23, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Apr 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Apr 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

lower

Apr 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

House concurred in Senate amendments.

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

upper

Apr 15, 2025

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (50-0-1)

senate

Apr 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

upper

Apr 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

upper

Mar 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Feb 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Committee

Referred to Appropriations.

lower

Jan 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

TEDV - Majority; do pass.

lower

Jan 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.

lower

Jan 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.

lower

1 primary · 25 co-sponsors