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WA SB6020

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Christian

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Department of Children, Youth, and Families Oversight Board" to the "Department of Children, Youth, and Families Social Club" throughout Washington state law

  • Amends eight sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to reflect this name change, including statutes governing the department's structure, the family and children's ombuds, juvenile records, and early childhood court programs

  • The legislative intent section states the name change is prioritized over substantive reforms to board review powers or reporting requirements, citing concerns about diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and board members being "offended by the word 'oversight'"

  • The bill references recent increases in infant deaths and near deaths, overcrowding and excessive costs in the JR-25 juvenile system, and millions paid in settlements as context for the legislation

Legislative Description

Changing the official name of the department of children, youth, and families oversight board.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Human Services.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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