2SHB 1544 Bill Timeline

Legal Title	AN ACT Relating to the risk assessment process used by the department of children, youth, and families when investigating alleged child abuse and neglect referrals;
Bill Description	Improving the risk assessment process used when investigating alleged child abuse and neglect referrals.

Date Introduced	01/23/2026
Originating Chamber	House
Biennium	2025-26
Total Campaign Dollars Backing Bill	$1,207,687.00

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT

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Hearing	House Early Learning & Human Services (Public)
Hearing	House Early Learning & Human Services (Executive)
Hearing	House Early Learning & Human Services (Public)
Hearing	House Early Learning & Human Services (Executive)

Go to 2SHB 1544 at leg.wa.gov

Strong Momentum

02/19/2026

House Rules "X" file.

02/19/2026

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

02/10/2026

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

01/27/2026

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

01/23/2026

Minority; without recommendation.

01/23/2026

ELHS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

01/23/2026

ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.

01/12/2026

Referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

01/12/2026

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

01/12/2026

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

02/07/2025

ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

01/23/2025

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.