BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2806

HB 2806: Mediation/family law cases

Concerning mediation in family law cases involving children.

Summary

Revises standards for mediation in dissolution and legal separation proceedings.
Requires mediation to be scheduled within 90 days in any matter regarding issues in a parenting plan, except dissolution and relocation. This requirement is subject to exceptions and the ability to opt out.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2806), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to mediation in family law cases involving children;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 7, 2020CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2806)
Feb 7, 2020Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2806)
Feb 7, 2020Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2806)
Feb 7, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2806)
Feb 7, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 7, 2020Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 7, 2020Minority; do not pass.
Feb 7, 2020CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 22, 2020First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2806 (2017–18) Child sex trafficking · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2806 (2015–16) Occup. disease presumptions · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2806 (2011–12) Crime victims' compensation · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2806 (2009–10) Livestock inspection · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2806 (2007–08) Veterans/hiring preferences · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2806 (2005–06) Streamlined sales & use tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2806 (2003–04) Home warranties · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2806 (2001–02) Auto trans companies · Did not pass · died in committee