Washington · 2025-2026 Biennium (69th Legislature)

Requiring publication of child near fatality reviews.

AN ACT Relating to requiring publication of child near fatality reviews;

SB 5977·Senate·Bill

Fiscal noteState YesLocal No

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Legislative history

Jan 5, 2026

Prefiled for introduction.

Jan 12, 2026

First reading, referred to Human Services.

Feb 4, 2026

HS - Majority; do pass.

Feb 4, 2026

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Feb 6, 2026

Placed on second reading consent calendar.

Feb 10, 2026

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Feb 10, 2026

Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

Feb 12, 2026

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

Mar 12, 2026

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

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