Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5977: Child near fatality reviews
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5977 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring publication of child near fatality reviews. Primary sponsor: Nikki Torres (R). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to requiring publication of child near fatality reviews;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Torres | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Chris Gildon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Judy Warnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Jeff Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- Placed on second reading consent calendar.
- HS - Majority; do pass.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- First reading, referred to Human Services.
- Prefiled for introduction.