Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1459: Child fatalities

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

Plain-language summary

HB 1459 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modernizing the child fatality statute. Primary sponsor: Adam Bernbaum (D). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Bernbaum (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.