Bill

Adult family home licensure

Exempting certain former foster care providers from adult family home licensure.

Sponsors

Senator KauffmanPrimary

Senator BatemanSecondarySenator FrameSecondarySenator NoblesSecondarySenator TrudeauSecondarySenator WilsonSecondarySenator WilsonSecondary

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

Current status: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

1. Feb 9, 2026
   First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
2. Feb 5, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
3. Jan 12, 2026
   First reading, referred to Human Services.