WA HB1865

Employees of small businesses (50 or fewer employees) become eligible for Working Connections Child Care benefits if household income is at or below 75% of state median income, rising to 85% after July 1, 2031 if funded

Delays expansion of general Working Connections eligibility from 60% to 75% of state median income from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2029

Delays expansion of eligibility from 75% to 85% of state median income from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2031 for both general eligibility and apprenticeship program participants

Eligible children must be under 13 years old, or under 19 with verified special needs or court supervision

Declared an emergency measure, taking effect July 1, 2025