Protecting children from imminent risk of harm.

 S-3686.1

SENATE BILL 6023

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senators Christian and J. Wilson

Prefiled 01/07/26. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Human Services.

AN ACT Relating to protecting children from imminent risk of harm; and amending RCW 26.44.050 .

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

Sec. 1. RCW 26.44.050 and 2024 c 328 s 105 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) Except as provided in RCW 26.44.030 (12), upon the receipt of a report alleging that abuse or neglect has occurred, the law enforcement agency or the department must investigate and provide the protective services section with a report in accordance with chapter 74.13 RCW, and where necessary to refer such report to the court.