Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 2497: Child welfare response

In committee Last action January 15, 2026: First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

Plain-language summary

HB 2497 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Addressing the rise in maltreatment-related child fatalities or near fatalities by supporting families that have received a child welfare response. Primary sponsor: Lillian Ortiz-Self (D). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.