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WA HB1429
WA HB1429Creating a housing assistance program for youth enrolled in extended foster care.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to creating a housing assistance program for 2 youth enrolled in extended foster care; adding a new section to 3 chapter 74.13 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 13.34 RCW; and 4 creating a new section. 5
AI Summary
This bill creates a new housing assistance program for youth enrolled in extended foster care, addressing a critical issue where approximately 13 percent of these young people experience homelessness. The program will provide rental assistance and associated housing fees to eligible youth who are receiving extended foster care services and are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. Rental assistance will be available for up to 36 months and will not extend beyond the youth's 21st birthday. The amount of assistance will be based on fair market rent, with eligible youth paying no more than 30-40 percent of their adjusted gross income toward rent. The state's department will conduct a competitive procurement process to identify contractors to operate the program, prioritizing organizations that understand the importance of stable housing for youth in the child welfare system. Additionally, the bill mandates a transition planning process starting three months before a youth turns 21, which includes assessing housing and financial stability, supporting applications for federal housing vouchers, providing housing and benefits referrals, and connecting youth to services that support their long-term success. The ultimate goal is to prevent homelessness and help these young people successfully transition to independence.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Jamila Taylor (D)*,
Liz Berry (D),
Julio Cortes (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Jake Fey (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Natasha Hill (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Edwin Obras (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Osman Salahuddin (D),
Shaun Scott (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Last Action
Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM. (on 01/28/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1429&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
House Bill Analysis 2025 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1429%20HBA%20ELHS%2025.pdf |
BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1429.pdf |
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