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Strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families.

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HOUSE BILL 1711

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Callan, Eslick, Reed, and Nance

Read first time 01/29/25. Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

AN ACT Relating to strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families; amending RCW 74.13.060 ; and adding a new section to chapter 43.216 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.216 RCW to read as follows:

(1) As of January 1, 2026, the department may not apply any benefits, payments, funds, or accrual paid to, or on behalf of, a person in the care of the department subject to chapter 13.34 or 13.40 RCW as reimbursement for the cost of care.

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