Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2596: Lost parenting time
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2596 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Restoring parenting time lost. Primary sponsor: Stephanie McClintock (R). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to restoring parenting time lost due to unfounded allegations of child abuse or neglect made by one parent against the other;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie McClintock | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| John Ley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“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 Civil Rights & Judiciary.