Establishing a constitutional floor in family law cases.

 H-3454.1

HOUSE BILL 2735

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Chase, Walsh, and Abell

AN ACT Relating to establishing a constitutional floor in family law cases; adding a new section to chapter 26.09 RCW; and creating a new section.

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 26.09 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The legislature recognizes that:

(a) Parents are responsible for protecting and preserving the health and well-being of their minor children. When two adults choose to have a child together, they incur enduring fiduciary-like duties of care and loyalty;