Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2171: Foster youth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2171 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on December 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Supporting foster youth. Primary sponsor: Mike Steele (R). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official title
AN ACT Relating to supporting foster youth;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Steele | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Barnard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Rob Chase | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Tom Dent | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Kristine Reeves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
- Prefiled for introduction.