Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5643: Child fatality reviews
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5643 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding the purview of child fatality and near fatality reviews. Primary sponsor: Leonard Christian (R). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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 expanding child fatality and near fatality reviews to include those in the care or custody of the department of children, youth, and families pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Christian | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- First reading, referred to Human Services.