Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 5926 — Child care providers/PRA

Last action — First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

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

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Expanding the public records exemption for personal information of family home child care providers to all licensed or certified child care providers.

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 42.56.640.

  • RCW 42.56.640

    , , and (iii) family child care providers as defined in RCW 41.56.030 GPS [global positioning system] → as follows: (1) Sensitive personal information of vulnerable individuals and sensitive personal information of in-home caregivers for vulnerable populations is exempt from inspection and copying under this chapter. (2) The following definitions apply to this section: (a) "In-home caregivers for vulnerable populations" means: (i) Individual providers as defined in RCW 74.39A.240 ; and (ii) home care aides as defined in RCW 18.88B.010 . (b) "Sensitive personal informa " means names, addresses, global positioning system --- END ---

    amended

Action History

  1. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

Sponsors

  • (Wellman) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • (Wellman)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 5926 do?
Expanding the public records exemption for personal information of family home child care providers to all licensed or certified child care providers.
Who sponsors SB 5926?
SB 5926 is sponsored by (Wellman).
What is the current status of SB 5926?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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