ESHB 2253
| Momentum Bucket | Strong Momentum |
| Legal Title | AN ACT Relating to updates to the licensing division of the department of children, youth, and families; |
| Bill Description | Concerning updates to the licensing division of the department of children, youth, and families. |
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ESHB 2253 Details and Bill Topics
Details
| Date Introduced | 01/23/2026 |
| Originating Chamber | House |
| Biennium | 2025-26 |
| Total Campaign Dollars Backing Bill | $759,837.81 |
Bill Topics
| CHILD CARE |
ESHB 2253 Sponsors and Committee Hearings
Sponsors
| Representative Bernbaum (Primary) |
| Representative Reed |
| Representative Leavitt |
| Representative Zahn |
| Representative Fosse |
Committee Hearings
| Hearing | House Early Learning & Human Services (Public) |
| Hearing | House Early Learning & Human Services (Executive) |
| Hearing | Senate Human Services (Public) |
ESHB 2253 Bill Timeline
Strong Momentum
3/11/2026
HRules 3C
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
2/16/2026
HRules 3C
First reading, referred to Human Services.
2/12/2026
HRules 3C
Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4.
2/12/2026
HRules 3C
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/12/2026
HRules 3C
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
2/12/2026
HRules 3C
1st substitute bill substituted.
2/5/2026
HRules 3C
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
1/27/2026
HRules 3C
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
1/22/2026
HRules 3C
ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
1/22/2026
Hsubst for
ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.
1/11/2026
Hsubst for
First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
1/4/2026