HB 1297 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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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

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