SB 5768 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Expanding eligibility for the working families' tax credit to everyone age 18 and older.

SB 5768 expands Washington State's Working Families Tax Credit to include all low-income residents aged 18 and older, removing previous age restrictions. It affects Washington residents who file federal tax returns, pay state sales/use tax, and meet income limits (e.g., $300 for those with no children, up to $1,200 for those with three+ children). The bill maintains existing credit amounts, phase-out rules based on income, and inflation adjustments, while adding a new eligibility category for those aged 18+ who otherwise qualify under federal tax code rules. This change directly broadens access to the refundable credit for younger adults who previously may have been excluded due to age.
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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What changed between versions

Bill Substitute Bill · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was renumbered from S-1736.1 to S-2002.1 and referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee. The substantive text of the Working Families' Tax Credit remains largely the same, though the substitute version includes minor formatting adjustments and a specific citation to the federal age requirement in the eligibility definitions. The effective date and committee referral date were updated to reflect the current legislative session.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to expand eligibility for the Working Families' Tax Credit to individuals age 18 and older.
TIMELINE

The bill number changed from S-1736.1 to S-2002.1, and the first reading date was updated from 02/21/25 to 02/28/25.

REQUIREMENT

The text was updated to explicitly cite the specific federal code section regarding the age requirement (Title 26 U.S.C. Sec. 32(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II)) in the eligibility definitions.

TECHNICAL

The bill was formally referred to the Committee on Ways & Means in the substitute version.

Minor formatting changes were made to the layout and page numbering, but the legal text of the act remains consistent with the original version.

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Committee
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
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Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

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