Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1344: Respite care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1344 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing access to respite care for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Barnard (R). It lists 12 additional sponsors. 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 increasing access to respite care for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Barnard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Lisa Callan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Julio Cortes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Travis Couture | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Jeremie Dufault | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Darya Farivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mia Gregerson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jamila Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Michelle Valdez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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.
- Referred to Appropriations.
- ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.
- ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.