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SB 5159

Establishing trick-or-treat day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noel Frame and 2 co-sponsors

Washington bill designates official state trick-or-treat day to standardize Halloween festivities and coordinate community safety measures across jurisdictions.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
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Bill Summary · SB 5159

Legislative bill overview

SB 5159 proposes to establish an official "trick-or-treat day" in Washington state, likely designating a specific date for Halloween activities. The bill would create a statutory recognition of this observance, potentially standardizing when communities conduct trick-or-treating festivities across the state.

Why is this important

Establishing an official trick-or-treat day could provide clarity for families, schools, and local governments regarding when this activity should occur, reducing scheduling conflicts with school events or other activities. It may also help coordinate community safety measures and law enforcement presence on a designated date rather than having inconsistent observances across different jurisdictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Local autonomy concerns: Some may argue this represents unnecessary state-level intervention in decisions traditionally made by individual cities and neighborhoods
  • Practical enforcement questions: The bill's mechanism for enforcement and whether it would be binding or merely advisory is unclear from the summary
  • Alternative Halloween timing: Communities sometimes shift trick-or-treating to alternative dates due to weather or scheduling; an official date could conflict with established local practices

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

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