Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Washington Senate Bill SB5214

Introduced
1/13/25  
Refer
1/13/25  
Report Pass
1/22/25  
Engrossed
2/12/25  
Refer
2/17/25  
Report Pass
3/26/25  
Refer
3/28/25  
Enrolled
4/17/25  
Chaptered
4/22/25  

Caption

Concerning mobile market programs.

Impact

Should SB5214 be enacted, it will have significant implications on state laws governing telecommunications. The bill proposes to amend existing regulations and introduce new provisions that require mobile service providers to disclose important information to consumers. This will likely lead to a more informed consumer base, better service choices, and potentially increased competition within the mobile market, as companies will be incentivized to improve service quality in response to enhanced consumer expectations.

Summary

SB5214 addresses the regulation of mobile market programs, focusing on establishing frameworks that ensure fair practices within the telecommunications sector. This bill seeks to promote transparency and enhance consumer protection by setting clear guidelines for mobile service providers. By targeting practices that may harm consumers or result in unfair competition, SB5214 aims to create a more equitable marketplace for mobile services across the state.

Contention

While proponents of SB5214 argue that it will enhance consumer protections and foster a competitive marketplace, opponents may express concerns about regulatory overreach. There is a potential contention regarding the implementation of these regulations and their impact on small service providers who may struggle to comply with additional regulatory burdens. Balancing consumer protection with the operational capabilities of mobile service providers is likely to be a central point of debate as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

WA HB1388

Crossfiled Concerning mobile market programs.

Previously Filed As

WA HB1084

Concerning freight mobility prioritization.

WA SB6259

Concerning special sales at public livestock markets.

WA HB1065

Concerning online marketplace consumer product theft and safety protection.

WA SB5062

Concerning online marketplace consumer protection caused by organized retail crime.

WA SB5241

Concerning material changes to the operations and governance structure of participants in the health care marketplace.

WA HB2464

Concerning the development of new manufactured/mobile homes and new manufactured/mobile home communities.

WA HB1771

Concerning relocation assistance for tenants of closed or converted manufactured/mobile home parks.

WA SB6059

Concerning the sale or lease of manufactured/mobile home communities and the property on which they sit.

WA HB2421

Concerning the sale or lease of manufactured/mobile home communities and the property on which they sit.

WA SB5198

Concerning the sale or lease of manufactured/mobile home communities and the property on which they sit.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.