Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5977: Child near fatality reviews

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Plain-language summary

SB 5977 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring publication of child near fatality reviews. Primary sponsor: Nikki Torres (R). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nikki Torres (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.