Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2692: Child abuse & neglect
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2692 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifying the standard by which courts, law enforcement, and hospitals may remove children based on child abuse or neglect. Primary sponsor: Alicia Rule (D). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to maintaining the safety of children by modifying the standard by which courts, law enforcement, and hospitals may remove children based on child abuse or neglect and authorizing courts to order certain conditions during child welfare hearings to maintain the safety of children who are placed in the care, custody, or control of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Rule | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Carolyn Eslick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“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.