Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2511: Imminent physical harm/child
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2511 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing a definition for imminent physical harm in the context of child welfare. Primary sponsor: Tom Dent (R). It lists 3 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 providing a definition for imminent physical harm in the context of child welfare;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Dent | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Stephanie Barnard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Carolyn Eslick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| 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.