Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 5979 — Dependency/substance abuse

Last action — Senate Rules "X" file.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Improving state responses to dependent children and the risk of harm from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

Sponsors

  • (Torres) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Torres)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 5979 do?
Improving state responses to dependent children and the risk of harm from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse.
Who sponsors SB 5979?
SB 5979 is sponsored by (Torres).
What is the current status of SB 5979?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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