Creating the Washington state board of governors for licensed social workers.

 H-2878.1

HOUSE BILL 2466

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Rule, Ramel, and Callan

Read first time 01/14/26. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

AN ACT Relating to creating the Washington state board of governors for licensed social workers; amending RCW 18.320.005 , 18.225.010 , 18.225.020 , 18.225.030 , 18.225.060 , 18.225.070 , 18.225.090 , 18.225.130 , 18.225.140 , 18.225.145 , 18.225.170 , 5.60.060 , 18.205.105 , 19.410.010 , 43.70.110 , 43.70.442 , 43.70.903 , 48.43.087 , 70.02.180 , 71.05.765 , 18.100.050 , 25.05.510 , 49.44.220 , and 74.09.748 ; reenacting and amending RCW 18.130.040 , 18.120.020 , 71.24.025 , and 13.40.162 ; adding new sections to chapter 18.320 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 18.225.005 ; providing an effective date; and providing a contingent effective date.

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that:

(a) The social work profession in Washington state maintains a strong fiscal position with a surplus fund balance of $1,310,000 as of fiscal year 2024, demonstrating the financial sustainability necessary to support an independent regulatory board.