Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1419: Interpreter background check

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

HB 1419 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring interpreters providing services under certain state contracts and purchase agreements to complete national fingerprint background checks. Primary sponsor: Sam Low (R). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sam Low (Republican). 9 co-sponsors.