Bill

Background checks

Concerning fingerprint-based background checks.

Sponsors

Representative ObrasPrimary

Representative CortesSecondaryRepresentative GregersonSecondaryRepresentative PetersonSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 7/27/2025.

1. Apr 16, 2025
   Effective date 7/27/2025.
2. Apr 16, 2025
   Chapter 46, 2025 Laws.
3. Apr 16, 2025
   Governor signed.
4. Apr 11, 2025
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Apr 10, 2025
   President signed.
6. Apr 9, 2025
   Speaker signed.
7. Apr 7, 2025
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 0.
8. Mar 10, 2025
   First reading, referred to Human Services.
9. Mar 6, 2025
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
10. Jan 21, 2025
    First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

Hearings