Reporting self-employed workers to the division of child support.
This bill requires companies (service recipients) that pay independent contractors $600 or more annually to report their personal details and payment dates to Washington's child support division. Companies must provide the contractor's name, address, Social Security number, and payment information within 20 days of reaching the $600 threshold. Failure to report incurs monthly penalties of $25 per contractor or up to $500 for intentional violations. The policy aims to improve child support collection from self-employed workers who are not currently tracked through standard payroll systems.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
Co
Jake Fey
DDemocratic
Co
Natasha Hill
DDemocratic
Co
Tarra Simmons
DDemocratic
Co
Timm Ormsby
DDemocratic
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