top of page
Untitled design (2)_edited.png

Policy Tracker

Read what laws are impacting families

Our work would not be possible with the support of the grants we received in 2024_edited.j

Maternal Health & Family Issues Bill Tracker

​

Welcome to the Shades of Motherhood Network's overview of Washington State bills impacting families. As an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering mothers, we are committed to keeping you informed about legislative efforts that affect your lives and communities. This page highlights key bills addressing a range of issues, including child care, abuse prevention, education, health care access, and more. From policies designed to support working parents to those that ensure the well-being of children and families, we strive to provide you with the most relevant updates. Stay informed on how these legislative changes could impact your family and the future of motherhood in Washington State.

Our work would not be possible with the support of the grants we received in 2024 (1).png

Newly Introduced Bills

​

Stay up to date with the latest legislative efforts in Washington State that affect maternal health and family well-being. This section provides a real-time tracker of bills introduced in the Senate relating to issues that directly impact mothers, families, and children. From expanding access to health care and child care services to advocating for the rights and support of families, these bills aim to create a stronger, more supportive environment for families across the state.

Check back often for updates on the progress of each bill, including current status, upcoming hearings, and how these proposed laws may affect your family and community.

Our work would not be possible with the support of the grants we received in 2024 (4).png

Active Bills Relating to Families in Spokane:

​

Child Care:

  • Child care, authorizing county licensing of child care centers and family home providers: HB 1033

  • Child care centers, requiring allowance as permitted use all zones except industrial zones: HB 1212

  • Child care workforce standards board act, new chapter establishing: HB 1128, SB 5062

  • Licensing, eliminating fees: SB 5130

  • Providers, allowing experienced-based competency as alternative for licensing compliance: HB 1082, SB 5279

  • Subsidy rates, increasing: SB 5310

  • Sales/use tax exemption, products for young children: SB 5341

 

Child Support:

  • Child support, modifications including limits, tables, and abatement: HB 1014

​

Early Childhood and Education:

  • Early childhood court program, expanding including raising age limit to 6: SB 5149

  • Education, requiring standards to satisfy supervision requirements for professionals serving in schools: HB 1259

 

Health Care and Coverage:

  • Biomarker testing, coverage required for health carriers, public employees, and public assistance: HB 1062

  • Washington health trust, establishing with single comprehensive benefits package: HB 1445, SB 5233

  • Breastfeeding, employer and jury service accommodations: SB 5217

  • Intrauterine devices, requiring patient notification of pain control options: HB 1077

 

Pregnancy:

  • Pregnancy, removing exception in the natural death act: HB 1215, SB 5096

 

Mental Health:

  • Civil commitment, including persons needing revival by opioid overdose reversal medication as gravely disabled: SB 5229

  • Community partnership program, establishing for eastern and western state hospital: SB 5286

  • Mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social worker advisory committee, modifying membership: HB 1234

  • Regional school-based mental and behavioral health student assistance program, establishing: SB 5126

©2023 by Shades of Motherhood Network. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page