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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5888

SB 5888: Near fatality incidents

Concerning near fatality incidents of children who have received services from the department of social and health services.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to conduct a review in the event of a near fatality of a child who is in the care of or receiving services from the DSHS, who has been in the care of or received services from the DSHS within three months preceding the near fatality, or who was the subject of an investigation by the DSHS for possible abuse or neglect.
  • Requires the DSHS to conduct a review when a case worker responds to an allegation of child abuse or neglect and there is a subsequent allegation resulting in a near fatality within one year, and to conduct an employee investigation if any violations are found.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 5888), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2015
  1. IntroducedFeb 9, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 27, 2015
  3. Passed SenateMar 5, 2015
  4. Passed HouseApr 15, 2015
  5. GovernorMay 18, 2015
  6. LawMay 18, 2015
Prime sponsor
Steve O'Ban (R-28)
Introduced
February 9, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
May 18, 2015
Session law
Chapter 298, Laws of 2015
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5888, SSB 5888, 2SSB 5888

AN ACT Relating to near fatality incidents of children who have received services from the department of social and health services;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve O'Ban (R-28)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mark Miloscia R-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2015
Version voted on: 2SSB 5888
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 15, 2015
Version voted on: 2SSB 5888
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51000
Republican47000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 16, 2015
Version voted on: 2SSB 5888
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican24001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/24/2015. (2SSB 5888)
  2. Chapter 298, 2015 Laws. (2SSB 5888)
  3. Governor signed. (2SSB 5888)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SSB 5888)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SSB 5888)
  6. President signed. (2SSB 5888)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SSB 5888)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (2SSB 5888)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SSB 5888)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5888)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (2SSB 5888)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SSB 5888)
  13. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) along with amendment(s) by Early Learning & Human Services. (2SSB 5888)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SSB 5888)
  15. Referred to Appropriations. (2SSB 5888)
  16. ELHS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SSB 5888)
  17. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (2SSB 5888)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SSB 5888)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5888)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 5888)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5888)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 5888)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5888)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 5888)
  27. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 5888)
  28. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5888)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5888)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. HSMH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5888)
  33. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5888)
  34. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5888)
  35. Referred to Ways & Means.
  36. And refer to Ways & Means.
  37. HSMH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  38. First reading, referred to Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.

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