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WA SB5672
Bill
Status
Passed
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ron Muzzall
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AI Summary
- Long-term care workers must become certified as home care aides within 200 calendar days of hire, but the department shall adopt rules granting additional time while the State Auditor completes a 2026 biennial performance audit on training requirements and competency assessments
- Rules allowing extended certification timelines remain effective until 90 days after adjournment of the legislative session following publication of the 2026 audit
- The temporary certification delay provision expires December 31, 2027
- Passed unanimously in both chambers (Senate 48-0, House 96-0) and signed by Governor Ferguson on May 17, 2025, with immediate effect
- Existing law already permits certification deadline extensions during pandemics, natural disasters, or declared emergencies; this bill adds a separate extension tied to the audit process
Legislative Description
Delaying the home care aide certification requirements.
Last Action
Effective date 5/17/2025.
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules3/28/2025
Health Care and Wellness3/5/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Health & Long-term Care2/5/2025
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