Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

SB 5761 — Developing a schedule for court appointment of attorneys for children and youth in dependency and termination proceedings.

Last action — Effective date 7/27/2025.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 17, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on May 20, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to SB 5761 included the addition of a reference to "amending RCW 13.34.212," while removing other parts of the bill that were no longer needed. This specific amendment indicates that the bill will now directly alter an existing law related to child welfare proceedings, which could impact how such cases are handled in the future. These updates are significant because they clarify the bill's intent and may lead to more effective legal procedures regarding the welfare of children.

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CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT SENATE BILL 5761 69th Legislature Regular Session Passed by the Senate April 24, 2025 CERTIFICATE Yeas 45 Nays 3 I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that President of the Senate the attached is SENATE BILL 5761 as passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on the dates hereon set forth.
S-1434.1 SENATE BILL 5761 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Frame and Nobles Read first time 02/17/25.
Passed by the House April 22, 2025 Yeas 87 Nays 9 Secretary Speaker of the House of Representatives Approved FILED Secretary of State State of Washington Governor of the State of Washington SENATE BILL 5761 AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE Passed Legislature - 2025 Regular Session State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Frame and Nobles Read first time 02/17/25.
amending RCW 13.34.212;
and amending RCW 13.34.212.
and creating a new section.
1 SB 5761.PL children's representation work group established in section 9, chapter 210, Laws of 2021.
1 SB 5761 children's representation work group established in section 9, chapter 210, Laws of 2021.
2 SB 5761.PL request an attorney and indicate the child's position regarding appointment of an attorney.
2 SB 5761 request an attorney and indicate the child's position regarding appointment of an attorney.
3 SB 5761.PL (c) The statewide children's legal representation program shall develop a schedule for court appointment of attorneys for every child in dependency proceedings that will be phased in on a county-by- county basis over ((a seven-year)) an 11-year period.
3 SB 5761 (c) The statewide children's legal representation program shall develop a schedule for court appointment of attorneys for every child in dependency proceedings that will be phased in on a county-by- county basis over ((a seven-year)) an 11-year period.
4 SB 5761.PL adopted by the children's representation work group established in section 9, chapter 210, Laws of 2021.
4 SB 5761 adopted by the children's representation work group established in section 9, chapter 210, Laws of 2021.
NEW SECTION.
Sec.
2.
If specific funding for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2025, in the omnibus appropriations act, this act is null and void.
5 SB 5761.PL
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

  2. Chapter 413, 2025 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  14. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  15. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.

  16. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

  17. First reading, referred to Appropriations.

  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  22. Minority; without recommendation.

  23. WM - Majority; do pass.

  24. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  25. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  26. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage as Amended by the House (#3)

Passed 45 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29000
Republican 16300
Total 45300
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Final Passage as Amended by the House (#11)

Passed 87 Yea · 9 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30800
Democrat 57102
Total 87902
% of votes cast 89%9%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Not Voting
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Not Voting
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Nay
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Gloria Mendoza Republican Yea
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Yea
Michael Keaton Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#12)

Passed 46 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 16300
Total 46300
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 5761?
SB 5761 is sponsored by T'wina Nobles (Democrat) and Noel Frame (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5761?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 17, 2025. Enacted.
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