Correcting terminology to align the revised code of Washington with recent reorganization at the department of social and health services.
HB 2468 is a technical correction bill requested by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to update outdated references in Washington state law. It amends over 30 statutes to align legal terminology with DSHS's current organizational structure (e.g., changing references to "aging and long-term support administration" to reflect updated department naming). The bill does not create new programs or change service delivery - it only ensures legal documents accurately reference current agency names and responsibilities. This is a routine administrative update to maintain consistency between state law and operational departments. The bill passed committee and is now before the full legislature for review.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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The bill was amended to update its title and effective date to reflect the 2026 legislative session and to include a new co-sponsor. The substantive policy content regarding the reorganization of the Department of Social and Health Services remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope of applicability to specific RCW sections was expanded to include new statutes (43.43.837, 71A.12.310, 71A.12.320, 71A.12.360, 71A.20.195, 74.13.805) and the effective date was updated to July 1, 2026.
TIMELINE
The effective date of the act was changed from July 1, 2026 (implied by original context) to explicitly July 1, 2026, aligning with the new session.
SCOPE
The list of amended RCW sections was expanded to include six new statutes: 43.43.837, 71A.12.310, 71A.12.320, 71A.12.360, 71A.20.195, and 74.13.805.
TECHNICAL
The bill header was updated to reflect the 'Substitute House Bill' status, the new co-sponsorship by the House Early Learning & Human Services committee, and the new reading date of February 4, 2026.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Debra Lekanoff
DDemocratic
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