Modifying the standard by which courts, law enforcement, and hospitals may remove children based on child abuse or neglect.
Last action: 2026-01-28 — First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
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Official Description
Modifying the standard by which courts, law enforcement, and hospitals may remove children based on child abuse or neglect.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2692
- Current Status
- Introduced
- Sponsors
- Alicia Rule, Carolyn Eslick
- Introduced
- 2026-01-28
- Chamber
- House
- Current Committee
- Early Learning & Human Services
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | House | Motion to Relieve Committee and place on second reading calendarHB 2692 | Failed 39-57 2 not voting | 0 yes / 57 no | 39 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-02-16 | House | Motion to Relieve Committee and place on second reading calendarHB 2692 | Failed 39-57 2 not voting | 0 yes / 57 no | 39 yes / 0 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-01-28 First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
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