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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1795

HB 1795: Student restraint, isolation

Addressing restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs.

Summary

  • Prohibits staff use of the following interventions on students: mechanical or chemical restraint and restraint that restricts breathing or blood flow to the brain.
  • Specifies that isolation may not be used as a planned behavioral intervention, and that restraint may be planned only under specified circumstances.
  • Prohibits construction, repurposing, or otherwise establishing any new room or other enclosed area for the primary purpose of student isolation.
  • Applies student restraint and isolation requirements to all providers of public educational services, except inpatient facility licensed or certified health professionals.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1795), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 27, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 24, 2026
  6. LawMar 24, 2026
Prime sponsor
Lisa Callan (D-5)
Introduced
February 3, 2025 in the House
Last action
March 24, 2026
Session law
Chapter 169, Laws of 2026
Companion bill
SB 5654
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1795, SHB 1795, ESHB 1795

AN ACT Relating to restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lisa Callan (D-5)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Julia Reed D-36Darya Farivar D-46Nicole Macri D-43Mari Leavitt D-28

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2026
Version voted on: ESHB 1795
58 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57101
Republican13503
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage on Reconsideration

Passed February 13, 2026
Version voted on: ESHB 1795
57 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57101
Republican03603
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (4)

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

Passed March 5, 2026
Version voted on: ESHB 1795
28 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28101
Republican01900
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 12, 2026
Version voted on: ESHB 1795
58 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58100
Republican03603
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (ESHB 1795)
  2. Chapter 169, 2026 Laws. (ESHB 1795)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1795)
  4. Passed final passage; yeas, 58; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1795)
  5. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1795)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1795)
  7. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1795)
  8. President signed. (ESHB 1795)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1795)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1795)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESHB 1795)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1795)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1795)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1795)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1795)
  16. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1795)
  17. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (ESHB 1795)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 1795)
  19. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered. (ESHB 1795)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 1795)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1795)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1795)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1795)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1795)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1795)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  29. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1795)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1795)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1795)
  32. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. Minority; without recommendation.
  34. Minority; do not pass.
  35. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. Referred to Education.
  37. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  38. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  39. Referred to Appropriations.
  40. Minority; do not pass.
  41. Minority; without recommendation.
  42. ED - Majority; do pass.
  43. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  44. First reading, referred to Education.

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