Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5531: Home care worker background

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5531 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Streamlining the home care worker background check process. Primary sponsor: Mike Chapman (D). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Chapman (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.