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

 H-2596.1

HOUSE BILL 2169

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Callan, Eslick, Ryu, Hall, Leavitt, Kloba, Doglio, Simmons, Reed, Santos, Zahn, Duerr, Goodman, Reeves, Fosse, and Timmons

Prefiled 12/18/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

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) Beginning January 1, 2027, the department may not apply any benefits, payments, funds, or accrual paid to, or on behalf of, a person ages 18 through 21 in the care of the department subject to chapter 13.34 RCW as reimbursement for the cost of care.