HB 1509 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning family reconciliation services.

Substitute House Bill 1509 updates and clarifies definitions related to family reconciliation services for children, youth, and their families in Washington state. It redefines terms such as "at-risk youth" and "child in need of services" to specify criteria for eligibility. The bill also expands the definition of "family reconciliation services" to include culturally relevant, trauma-informed support provided by community-based entities or the department. These services aim to assess and stabilize families, resolve crises, and build connections to community networks and resources. This includes referrals for mental health, substance abuse, legal, and educational assistance, as well as parent training and conflict resolution.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Signed Apr 25, 2025

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Substitute Bill → Substitute Passed Legislature · 3 edits

MINOR

The document has been updated from a draft 'Substitute Bill' to the final 'Substitute Passed Legislature' version, adding official certification of enrollment. This change confirms that the bill was successfully passed by both the House and Senate with specific vote counts and dates, making it ready for the Governor's signature. No substantive policy, funding, or eligibility changes were made to the bill's text itself.

ENFORCEMENT

Added official certification text confirming the bill passed the House (93-2) and Senate (48-0) on specific dates in 2025.

TECHNICAL

Added title 'CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT' and signature lines for the Chief Clerk and Secretary of State.

Changed the document header from 'Substitute House Bill 1509' to 'Passed Legislature - 2025 Regular Session' to reflect its final status.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2025 · House Mar 11, 2025

How they voted

50–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 51

Apr 15, 2025

D Democratic31

30 Yea 1

96% Yea

R Republican20

20 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 25, 2025

Signed into law

Governor signed.

executive

Apr 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (50-0-1)

senate

Apr 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

WM - Majority; do pass.

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

upper

Apr 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 12:00 PM.

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways & Means.

upper

Mar 31, 2025

Committee

And refer to Ways & Means.

upper

Mar 31, 2025

Upper · Passed

HS - Majority; do pass.

upper

Mar 31, 2025

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.

upper

Mar 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.

upper

Mar 11, 2025

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (95-2-3)

house

Feb 28, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

lower

Feb 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Committee

Referred to Appropriations.

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

ELHS - Majority; do pass.

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.

lower

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors