Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2171 — Foster youth

Last action — First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill aims to support foster youth.

This bill focuses on providing support for foster youth. The specific provisions and requirements are not detailed as the bill text is not available.

Summary

Supporting foster youth.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 74.13.250.

  • RCW 74.13.250

    as follows: (1) Preservice training is recognized as a valuable tool reduce placement disruptions, the length of time children ar care, and foster parent turnover rates. Preservice training assists potential foster parents in making their final decis about foster parenting and assists social service agencies obtaining information about whether to approve potential fo parents. (2) Foster parent preservice training shall include informa about the potential impact of placement on foster children; so service agency administrative processes; the requireme responsibilities, expectations, and skills needed to be a fo parent; attachment, separation, and loss issues faced by b parents, foster children, and foster parents; child management discipline; birth family relationships; information on the limit the adoption support program as provided in RCW 74.13A.020 preventing and responding to missing or runaway foster children;

    amended

Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

Sponsors

  • (Steele) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • (Steele)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2171 do?
Supporting foster youth.
Who sponsors HB 2171?
HB 2171 is sponsored by (Steele).
What is the current status of HB 2171?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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