Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5979: Dependency/substance abuse

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.

Plain-language summary

SB 5979 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Improving state responses to dependent children and the risk of harm from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse. Primary sponsor: Nikki Torres (R). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Senate Rules "X" file.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nikki Torres (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.