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WA SB5545
Bill
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Riccelli
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AI Summary
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Family home child care providers located in the surrounding metropolitan area of a federal military reservation are exempt from Washington state child care licensing requirements if they are overseen and currently certified by a federal military service
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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families must investigate all referrals of alleged child abuse or neglect occurring at these military-certified family home providers, adding them to the list of facilities subject to state investigation
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Amends RCW 43.216.010 (child care licensing definitions) and RCW 26.44.210 (child abuse/neglect investigations) to implement these changes
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Passed unanimously in both chambers (Senate 49-0, House 95-0) and takes effect July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Modifying provisions regarding family home providers overseen and certified by a federal military service.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/29/2025