OLYMPIA — Children and survivors of domestic abuse will have stronger protections under a new law signed today by Governor Ferguson. House Bill 1620, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor…
Taylor Bill Prioritizes Child Safety in Parenting Plan Update
Governor Signs Taylor Family Reconciliation Bill to Support At-Risk Youth
OLYMPIA – Families experiencing conflict now have more tools to help resolve issues and start healing divides thanks to Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way), the prime sponsor of House Bill 1509. …
Gov. Signs Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Into Law
OLYMPIA – Washington has taken a major step toward strengthening worker protections and immigrant rights with the signing of House Bill 1875 into law. Introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),…
Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1177 into law, expanding the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program. Sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), the bill removes the waitlist…
Governor signs Peterson bill ending the use of ‘Prison Riot Offense’ in juvenile detention system.
OLYMPIA – Youth who have committed offenses enter the juvenile detention system, rather than adult incarceration to be rehabilitated. Yet, certain kids in Washington still face adult penalties for minor…