Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1797: DCYF & law enforcement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1797 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning cooperation by the department of children, youth, and families with law enforcement. Primary sponsor: Brian Burnett (R). It lists 8 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 cooperation by the department of children, youth, and families with law enforcement;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burnett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Peter Abbarno | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Stephanie Barnard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| April Connors | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Tom Dent | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| John Ley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Stephanie McClintock | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Ed Orcutt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Suzanne Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.