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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Passed
04/21/2023
04/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to supporting youth and young adults seeking 2 protected health care services; amending RCW 13.32A.082 and 3 74.15.020; and creating new sections. 4
AI Summary
This bill aims to remove barriers for youth seeking protected health care services, such as gender-affirming treatment and reproductive health care. The key provisions are:
1. It amends existing law to allow licensed youth shelters and programs to provide temporary shelter to minors seeking protected health care services without having to promptly report their location to parents or authorities, with some exceptions.
2. It requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to offer referrals for behavioral health services and services to resolve family conflicts when notified that a minor is seeking or receiving protected health care services.
3. It allows host home programs to provide care for youth receiving protected health care services, even if the youth does not have parental authorization, with additional reporting requirements.
4. It directs the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs to gather data on unsheltered homeless youth under 18 and develop recommendations to support them.
Committee Categories
Education, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Marko Liias (D)*,
Manka Dhingra (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/23/2023. (on 05/09/2023)
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