WA HB1193

Adds child welfare workers to the list of protected professionals under Washington's assault in the third degree statute (Class C felony), making it a felony to assault them while performing official duties

Establishes a formal definition of "child welfare worker" as a Department of Children, Youth, and Families employee who provides child welfare services or child protective services

Allows child welfare workers to request a second trained individual accompany them on home visits when they have concerns about potential violence based on a family member's history of violence

Permits law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, first responders, or supervisory department employees to serve as the accompanying individual, and prohibits retaliation against workers who make such requests

Requires de-escalation training as part of minimum training standards for child welfare workers, and mandates the department offer optional annual in-service de-escalation training