Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1157: Vital records family access
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1157 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing access to certifications of birth and death to additional family members. Primary sponsor: Mike Steele (R). Most recent recorded action (April 11, 2025): Chapter 37, 2025 Laws.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to authorizing access to certifications of birth and death to additional family members;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Steele | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 37, 2025 Laws.
- Effective date 7/27/2025.
- Governor signed.
- Delivered to Governor.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- Placed on second reading consent calendar.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- HLTC - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
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