Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1736: Missing persons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1736 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning procedures and requirements for reporting and investigating missing persons. Primary sponsor: Debra Lekanoff (D). It lists 7 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 procedures and requirements for reporting and investigating missing persons;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Lekanoff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Alex Ramel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Larry Springer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“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.
- CS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- CS - Executive action taken by committee.
- First reading, referred to Community Safety.