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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2317

HB 2317: Early learning licensing

Concerning early learning program licensing requirements.

Summary

  • Exempts school-day Early Childhood Education and Assistance Programs and Head Start programs from Department of Children, Youth, and Family licensing requirements when the program is located at a public school or community or technical college.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 2317), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 27, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 14, 2026
  6. LawMar 14, 2026
Prime sponsor
Carolyn Eslick (R-39)
Introduced
January 12, 2026 in the House
Last action
March 14, 2026
Session law
Chapter 54, Laws of 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2317, EHB 2317

AN ACT Relating to early learning program licensing requirements;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Carolyn Eslick (R-39)

15 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Lisa Callan D-5Peter Abbarno R-20Liz Berry D-36Cindy Ryu D-32Jeremie Dufault R-15Dave Paul D-10Greg Nance D-23Janice Zahn D-41Beth Doglio D-22Tom Dent R-13Nicole Macri D-43Mary Fosse D-38Steve Bergquist D-11My-Linh Thai D-41Adam Bernbaum D-24

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 11, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 2317
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56003
Republican38001
How each member voted

Yea (94)

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House · Final Passage on Reconsideration

Passed February 11, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 2317
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican39000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 2317
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29001
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (EHB 2317)
  2. Chapter 54, 2026 Laws. (EHB 2317)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 2317)
  4. President signed. (EHB 2317)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 2317)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 2317)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 2317)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2317)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2317)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2317)
  11. EDU - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2317)
  12. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (EHB 2317)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 2317)
  14. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered. (EHB 2317)
  15. Returned to second reading for amendment. (EHB 2317)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (EHB 2317)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2317)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2317)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 2317)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 2317)
  21. ELHS - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 2317)
  22. ELHS - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2317)
  23. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services. (EHB 2317)
  24. Prefiled for introduction. (EHB 2317)

HB 2317 in other sessions

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