Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 18 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2219 — Enhancing the operational efficiency of child care providers.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2026.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 30, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on March 17, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    1 primary, 18 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (18 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 57 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HB 2219 has removed the specific requirements regarding a zero-tolerance policy for imminent physical harm due to high-potency synthetic opioids in licensed child care settings. Instead, the focus has shifted to general safety measures while still promoting the quality of early childhood programs. This change matters because it simplifies the requirements for child care providers and may make it easier for them to comply with licensing standards, potentially increasing accessibility to child care services without compromising safety.

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ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2219 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By House Early Learning & Human Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Simmons, Berry, Eslick, Santos, Zahn, Nance, Callan, Kloba, Stonier, Goodman, Reeves, Macri, Fosse, Bergquist, Hill, Bernbaum, and Salahuddin) READ FIRST TIME 01/27/26.
H-2581.1 HOUSE BILL 2219 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Representatives Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Simmons, Berry, Eslick, Santos, Zahn, Nance, Callan, Kloba, Stonier, Goodman, Reeves, Macri, Fosse, Bergquist, Hill, Bernbaum, and Salahuddin Prefiled 12/30/25.
Read first time 01/12/26.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.
(a) Provide minimum licensing requirements for child care and preschool programs, subject to subsection (2) of this section, which must include a zero tolerance policy for imminent physical harm.
(a) Provide minimum licensing requirements for child care and preschool programs, subject to subsection (2) of this section;
For purposes of this section "imminent physical harm" means the presence of high-potency synthetic opioids or manufacturing equipment in the licensed facility or program space;
(c) Take into account the separate needs of family care providers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and child care centers;
and (d) Promote the continued safety of child care settings.
1 ESHB 2219 (c) Take into account the separate needs of family care providers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and child care centers;
1 HB 2219 (2) In establishing the maximum group sizes and staff-to-child ratios for child care centers, the licensing standards established and implemented by the department must allow for the following periods of mixed-ratio time in which children of different age groups may be combined, provided the staff-to-child ratio and group size designated for the youngest child in the mixed group are maintained:
and (d) Promote the continued safety of child care settings, and expressly require that the premises of all licensed settings are absent of high-potency synthetic opioids, fentanyl residue, and drug paraphernalia.
(2) In establishing the maximum group sizes and staff-to-child ratios for child care centers, the licensing standards established and implemented by the department must allow for the following periods of mixed-ratio time in which children of different age groups may be combined, provided the staff-to-child ratio and group size designated for the youngest child in the mixed group are maintained:
The department must waive the early learning program preservice requirement to complete a department-provided orientation when an individual has previously completed the applicable orientation and:
The department must waive the early learning program preservice requirement to complete a department-provided orientation for any individual who has previously completed the applicable orientation.
(1) It has been less than five years since completion of the orientation;
(2) The orientation content and licensing process have not substantially changed since the date of completion;
and p.
2 ESHB 2219 (3) The individual has not had a break in service either as a licensed child care provider or working in a licensed child care facility.
3 ESHB 2219
2 HB 2219
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

  2. Chapter 82, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 67; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 3.

  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

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

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

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

  15. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.

  16. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.

  17. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  21. 1st substitute bill substituted (ELHS 26).

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

  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  24. ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  25. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.

  26. Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.

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

  28. Prefiled for introduction.

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on · 28 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#10)

Passed 67 Yea · 28 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 102701
Democrat 57102
Total 672803
% of votes cast 68%29%0%3%
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 Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Not Voting
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
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 Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Not Voting
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Zach Hall Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Yea
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Not Voting
John Ley Republican Nay
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#5)

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 19000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
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
Victoria Hunt 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 Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
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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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#21)

Passed 95 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37100
Democrat 58002
Total 95102
% of votes cast 97%1%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 Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Not Voting
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Zach Hall 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 Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Gloria Mendoza Republican Yea
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Yea
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 Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2219?
HB 2219 is sponsored by Osman Salahuddin (Democrat), Adam Bernbaum (Democrat), Natasha Hill (Democrat), Steve Bergquist (Democrat), Mary Fosse (Democrat), Nicole Macri (Democrat), Kristine Reeves (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Monica Jurado Stonier (Democrat), Shelley Kloba (Democrat), Lisa Callan (Democrat), Greg Nance (Democrat), Janice Zahn (Democrat), Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat), Carolyn Eslick (Republican), Liz Berry (Democrat), Tarra Simmons (Democrat), Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democrat), and Julio Cortes (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2219?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 30, 2025. Enacted.
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