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Wash. Rev. Code § 4.105.030 (2026)

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(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (4) through (7) of this section, on the earlier of the giving of notice of intent to file a motion under RCW 4.105.020(1) or the filing of a motion under RCW 4.105.020(2):
(a) All other proceedings between the moving party and responding party, including discovery and a pending hearing or motion, are stayed; and
(b) On motion by the moving party, the court may stay a hearing or motion involving another party, or discovery by another party, if the hearing or ruling on the motion would adjudicate, or the discovery would relate to, an issue material to the motion under RCW 4.105.020.
(2) A stay under subsection (1) of this section remains in effect until entry of an order ruling on the motion under RCW 4.105.020 and expiration of the time under RCW 4.105.080 for the moving party to appeal the order.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (5), (6), and (7) of this section, if a party appeals from an order ruling on a motion under RCW 4.105.020, all proceedings between all parties in the action are stayed. The stay remains in effect until the conclusion of the appeal.
(4) During a stay under subsection (1) of this section, the court may allow limited discovery if a party shows that specific information is necessary to establish whether a party has satisfied or failed to satisfy a burden under RCW 4.105.060(1) and the information is not reasonably available unless discovery is allowed.
(5) A motion under RCW 4.105.090 for costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses is not subject to a stay under this section.
(6) A stay under this section does not affect a party's ability voluntarily to dismiss a cause of action or part of a cause of action or move to sever a cause of action.
(7) During a stay under this section, the court for good cause may hear and rule on:
(a) A motion unrelated to the motion under RCW 4.105.020; and
(b) A motion seeking a special or preliminary injunction to protect against an imminent threat to public health or safety.
[ 2021 c 259 s 4.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases (9 in the last 5 years), 2023–2026 · leading case: Thurman v. Cowles Co., 562 P.3d 777 (Wash. 2025).
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Thurman v. Cowles Co., 562 P.3d 777 (Wash. 2025). “RCW 4.105.030. In ruling on a motion under RCW 4.”
Jeffrey Thurman v. Cowles Co. (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 5× “Thurman argues, in the context of his lawsuit, the UPEPA’s discovery stay under RCW 4.105.030 unconstitutionally interfered with his access to courts.”
Kurt Benshoof, V. Nathan Cliber (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 3× “” RCW 4.105.030(1)(a). The stay remains in effect until entry of an order ruling on the motion.”
Robert Clark, individually & on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Whitepages, Inc., a Delaware Corp. (W.D. Wash. 2026). · cites it 3× “” RCW 4.105.030(1)(a). Under this 13 provision, in Washington state courts, the filing of a UPEPA motion automatically stays 14 proceedings, with limited exceptions, until the UPEPA motion is resolved.”
M.G. v. Bainbridge Island Sch. Dist. 303 (W.D. Wash. 2023). · cites it 2× “28 at 3 11 (citing RCW 4.105.030(1) (“All other proceedings between the moving party and 12 responding party, including discovery and a pending hearing or motion, are stayed[.”
Samantha Gerlach, V. Bainbridge Island Sch. Dist. 303 (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “Plaintiffs first argue that the trial court’s ruling violated RCW 4.105.030, which provides, in relevant parts: 14 87083-1-I/15 (3) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (5), (6), and (7) of this section, if a party appeals from an order ruling on a motion under RCW 4.”
Iceberg v. Olson (W.D. Wash. 2025). “Iceberg filed an “Anti-Slapp RCW 4.105.030 Motion for Expedited 6 Relief” alleging that Mr.”
Banks v. Hoffman (D.C. 2025). “See Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 4.105.030 (1)(a); Minn.”
Banks v. Hoffman (Amended Opinion) (D.C. 2026). “See Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 4.105.030 (1)(a); Minn.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.105.030(1) — 1 case
M.G. v. Bainbridge Island Sch. Dist. 303 (W.D. Wash. 2023). “28 at 3 11 (citing RCW 4.105.030(1) (“All other proceedings between the moving party and 12 responding party, including discovery and a pending hearing or motion, are stayed[.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.105.030(1)(a) — 3 cases
Jeffrey Thurman v. Cowles Co. (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “Thurman argues, in the context of his lawsuit, the UPEPA’s discovery stay under RCW 4.105.030 unconstitutionally interfered with his access to courts.”
Kurt Benshoof, V. Nathan Cliber (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “” RCW 4.105.030(1)(a). The stay remains in effect until entry of an order ruling on the motion.”
Robert Clark, individually & on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Whitepages, Inc., a Delaware Corp. (W.D. Wash. 2026). “” RCW 4.105.030(1)(a). Under this 13 provision, in Washington state courts, the filing of a UPEPA motion automatically stays 14 proceedings, with limited exceptions, until the UPEPA motion is resolved.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.105.030(2) — 1 case
Kurt Benshoof, V. Nathan Cliber (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “” RCW 4.105.030(1)(a). The stay remains in effect until entry of an order ruling on the motion.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.105.030(3) — 1 case
Jeffrey Thurman v. Cowles Co. (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “Thurman argues, in the context of his lawsuit, the UPEPA’s discovery stay under RCW 4.105.030 unconstitutionally interfered with his access to courts.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.105.030(4) — 2 cases
Jeffrey Thurman v. Cowles Co. (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “Thurman argues, in the context of his lawsuit, the UPEPA’s discovery stay under RCW 4.105.030 unconstitutionally interfered with his access to courts.”
Kurt Benshoof, V. Nathan Cliber (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “” RCW 4.105.030(1)(a). The stay remains in effect until entry of an order ruling on the motion.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.105.030(7) — 2 cases
Robert Clark, individually & on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Whitepages, Inc., a Delaware Corp. (W.D. Wash. 2026). “” RCW 4.105.030(1)(a). Under this 13 provision, in Washington state courts, the filing of a UPEPA motion automatically stays 14 proceedings, with limited exceptions, until the UPEPA motion is resolved.”
M.G. v. Bainbridge Island Sch. Dist. 303 (W.D. Wash. 2023). “28 at 3 11 (citing RCW 4.105.030(1) (“All other proceedings between the moving party and 12 responding party, including discovery and a pending hearing or motion, are stayed[.”
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