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WA SB5761
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Noel Frame
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AI Summary
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Extends the statewide implementation timeline for court-appointed attorneys for children in dependency proceedings from 7 years to 11 years, with full implementation now required by January 1, 2032 instead of January 1, 2028
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Delays expansion to 30 counties from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2030, and to 36 counties from 2027 to January 1, 2031
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Caps the phase-in schedule at no more than 1,250 new cases per fiscal year
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Maintains existing requirements for mandatory attorney appointment for children under 8 upon termination petition filing and for children ages 8-17 upon new dependency petition filing
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Act becomes null and void if specific funding is not provided in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025
Legislative Description
Developing a schedule for court appointment of attorneys for children and youth in dependency and termination proceedings.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/20/2025