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

 S-4185.1

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5911

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senate Human Services (originally sponsored by Senators Alvarado, Warnick, Boehnke, Frame, Nobles, Orwall, Riccelli, Trudeau, and C. Wilson)

READ FIRST TIME 01/21/26.

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.