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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1194

HB 1194: Parent-child visitation

Strengthening parent-child visitation during child welfare proceedings.

Summary

  • Requires that the first visit after a child is placed outside the home of parent, guardian, or legal custodian must take place within 72 hours of the child being delivered to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, unless the court finds that extraordinary circumstances exist.
  • Establishes a presumption that if the court previously ordered that visitation between a parent and a child be supervised or monitored, such supervision will no longer be necessary at certain stages of child welfare proceedings.
  • Requires that visitation occur in the least restrictive setting and be unsupervised unless the presence of threats or danger to the child requires the constant presence of an adult to ensure the safety of the child.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1194), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2021
  3. Passed HouseFeb 25, 2021
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 10, 2021
  6. LawMay 10, 2021
Prime sponsor
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)
Introduced
January 14, 2021 in the House
Last action
May 10, 2021
Session law
Chapter 208, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1194, SHB 1194, E2SHB 1194

AN ACT Relating to strengthening parent-child visitation during child welfare proceedings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)

7 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Tana Senn D-41Representative R-26Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Lisa Callan D-5Melanie Morgan D-29Lauren Davis D-32Kirsten Harris-Talley D-37

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 25, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1194
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 7, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1194
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 15, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1194
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (E2SHB 1194)
  2. Chapter 208, 2021 Laws. (E2SHB 1194)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1194)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1194)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1194)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1194)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1194)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1194)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1194)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1194)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SHB 1194)
  12. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (E2SHB 1194)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1194)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation. (E2SHB 1194)
  15. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1194)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1194)
  17. HSRR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1194)
  18. First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation. (E2SHB 1194)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1194)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1194)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1194)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1194)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1194)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1194)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1194)
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1194)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1194)
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  31. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1194)
  32. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1194)
  33. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1194)
  34. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1194)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1194)
  36. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1194)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1194)
  38. Minority; do not pass.
  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  42. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1194)
  43. Referred to Appropriations.
  44. CYF - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1194)
  45. CYF - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  46. CYF - Executive action taken by committee.
  47. First reading, referred to Children, Youth & Families.

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