Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2497: Child welfare response
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2497 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Addressing the rise in maltreatment-related child fatalities or near fatalities by supporting families that have received a child welfare response. Primary sponsor: Lillian Ortiz-Self (D). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to addressing the rise in maltreatment-related child fatalities or near fatalities by supporting families that have received a child welfare response from the department of children, youth, and families;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Ortiz-Self | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Steve Bergquist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Nicole Macri | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Edwin Obras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Jamila Taylor | 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.