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SB 5597

Concerning water recreation facilities.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Harris and 1 co-sponsor

Washington bill SB 5597 establishes or modifies regulatory standards for water recreation facilities, now under Health & Long-Term Care Committee review.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
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Bill Summary · SB 5597

Legislative bill overview

SB 5597 is a Washington state bill introduced by Senators Paul Harris and T'wina Nobles that addresses regulations and standards for water recreation facilities. The bill was read into the legislative process on January 30, 2025, and referred to the Health & Long-Term Care Committee for review.

Why is this important

Water recreation facilities—including pools, water parks, and similar venues—serve significant public health and safety functions, particularly for community recreation and swimming education. Legislation in this area typically affects public health standards, facility operational requirements, and consumer safety protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. public safety: Proposed standards could increase compliance costs for facilities while supporters argue they protect public health
  • Facility access and affordability: New requirements might affect whether smaller or publicly-funded facilities can operate, impacting community access
  • Scope of facilities covered: Dispute over which facilities should be regulated (public pools only, private facilities, water parks, therapeutic pools, etc.)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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