Establishing standards for civil proceedings and unprofessional conduct involving child abuse and domestic violence.

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SENATE BILL 5532

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senator Fortunato

AN ACT Relating to establishing standards for civil proceedings and unprofessional conduct involving child abuse and domestic violence; amending RCW 13.34.102 , 18.130.180 , 26.09.191 , and 26.09.197 ; reenacting and amending RCW 26.09.004 ; adding a new section to chapter 2.56 RCW; and adding new sections to chapter 26.09 RCW.

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 2.56 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The administrative office of the courts may develop and implement an ongoing education and training program for judges, magistrates, and other relevant court personnel, including guardians ad litem, counsel for children, and mediators regarding child abuse. The education and training program must include all aspects of the maltreatment of children, including:

(a) Sexual abuse;