Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1248: Juvenile justice programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1248 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Improving the effectiveness of juvenile justice programs by providing ongoing evaluations and clarifying juvenile diversion practices. Primary sponsor: Travis Couture (R). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to improving the effectiveness of juvenile justice programs by providing ongoing evaluations and clarifying juvenile diversion practices;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Couture | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
- Referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
- Prefiled for introduction.