Concerning fingerprint-based background checks.
SB 5318 requires fingerprint-based background checks for individuals seeking certain jobs involving unsupervised access to vulnerable adults, children, or juveniles in Washington state. It affects long-term care workers, child placement providers, residential facility staff, and others in roles covered by specific state agencies (like DHS and DCS), particularly when applicants have lived in Washington less than three consecutive years. The bill mandates submitting fingerprints to both the Washington State Patrol and FBI for background checks to verify character and suitability for these positions.
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
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways & Means.
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
And refer to Ways & Means.
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
HS - Majority; do pass.
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Claudia Kauffman
DDemocratic
Co
Claire Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
T'wina Nobles
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Orwall
DDemocratic
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