HB 2415 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning unexpected fatalities of residents of department of social and health services facilities.

HB 2415 requires Washington's Department of Social and Health Services to investigate unexpected deaths of residents in state-run facilities (including hospitals, residential habilitation centers, and state-operated living alternatives). It mandates a review team with relevant expertise to examine each case, develop safety recommendations, and issue a public report within 120 days, including details on prior abuse/neglect reports if applicable. The department must also create and post a corrective action plan addressing review findings online within 120 days. This applies to all facilities operated by the department providing residential or inpatient care, with strict confidentiality protections for the review process itself.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
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