Housing

SB 6184 updates Washington state's definitions and administrative provisions for homeless youth programs, primarily affecting unaccompanied homeless youth and HOPE centers (facilities providing temporary housing and services). The bill specifically limits stays at HOPE centers to 90 days for most unaccompanied homeless youth, requiring department approval for extensions, while allowing longer stays if a parent arranges return. It revises key terms like "homeless person," "HOPE center," and "street outreach services" to clarify program eligibility and operations. These changes aim to standardize definitions across state agencies and align with existing homelessness housing frameworks without introducing new funding or major program shifts.