Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB5911: DCYF/financial stability
Status: Signed into law, March 18, 2026
Strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families.
What the bill says
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 74.13 RCW. NEW SECTION.
From the enrolled text:
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 74.13 RCW. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 74.13 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 in extended foster care as reimbursement for the cost of care. (2) When a person in extended foster care is not already receiving social security benefits, including supplemental security income and retirement, survivors, and disability insurance benefits, the department shall assess whether the person is eligible for such benefits. When a person is assessed to be eligible for social security benefits, the department and (b) Assist persons who are designated as payees for their benefits establish a financial account appropriate for receiving those benefits such as a Washington achieving a better life experience account, a checking or savings account, or another form of electronic banking. The department may provide support to determine if the person can manage the account on their own or if they need an authorized representative to manage their account. (3) If a person in extended foster care is determined to need additional …
Sponsors
- Emily Alvarado (D, 34) · primary sponsor
- Judith Warnick (R)
- Matt Boehnke (R)
- Noel Frame (D)
- T'wina Nobles (D)
- Tina Orwall (D)
- Marcus Riccelli (D)
- Yasmin Trudeau (D)
- Wilson, Claire (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026.
- : Chapter 92, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : Speaker signed.
- : President signed.
- : Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- : Senate concurred in House amendments.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 3.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Votes
- Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 9, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 5, 2026): 93 yea, 2 nay, passed
- House Committee on Appropriations: Do pass as amended by Committee on Early Learning & Human Services (March 2, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: Do pass as amended (February 24, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 13, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Ways & Means: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5911 as recommended by Committee on Human Services be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass (February 9, 2026): 23 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT
Common questions
- What is SB5911?
- SB5911 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): DCYF/financial stability.
- What does SB5911 do?
- In its own words: 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 74.13 RCW. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of SB5911?
- Signed into law as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5911?
- Emily Alvarado (D, 34), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5911?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5911&Year=2025
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