RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.
Summary
Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS, WAM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
6 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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