Concerning updates to the licensing division of the department of children, youth, and families.
State of WashingtonWashington- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Feb 13, 2026
- 272 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
WA HB 2253 · EngrossedFeb 13
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Bill details
- Last action
- By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. · Mar 12, 2026
- Pending committee
- Rules
Sponsors
ABAdam BernbaumRepresentative · Democrat · HD-024APrimary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JRJulia ReedRepresentative · Democrat · HD-036A
MLMari LeavittRepresentative · Democrat · HD-028A
JZJanice ZahnRepresentative · Democrat · HD-041A
MFMary FosseRepresentative · Democrat · HD-038B
Bill history
Newest first.
Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.House
Feb 25, 2026Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.Senate
Feb 23, 2026Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.Senate
Feb 17, 2026First reading, referred to Human Services.Senate
Feb 13, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4.House
Feb 13, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.House
Feb 13, 2026Floor amendmentHouse
Feb 13, 20261st substitute bill substitutedHouse
Show 7 earlier actions
Feb 6, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.House
Jan 28, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.House
Jan 23, 2026ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.House
Jan 23, 2026Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.House
Jan 14, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.House
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.House
Jan 5, 2026Prefiled for introduction.House
Recorded votes
House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do passJan 23, 2026 · House · 11 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House 3rd Reading & Final PassageFeb 13, 2026 · House · 92 yea · 2 nayPassedPassed
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