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WashingtonHB 11422025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Standardizing basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care for their family members, including spouses or domestic partners.
Sponsored By: Nicole Macri (Democratic)
Became Law
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6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Training rules for other family caregivers
If you care only for your child or parent, certain other listed relatives, or you give 20 hours or less of care for one person in a month, you must complete 35 hours of training within 120 days after you start. You must finish 5 of those hours (2 orientation, 3 safety) before you can provide care. If you are a parent who cares only for your developmentally disabled child, you must complete 12 hours of training on developmental disability needs within 120 days. These rules have been in effect since January 7, 2012.
Training rules for spouse and partner caregivers
If you are a spouse or registered domestic partner who only cares for your spouse or partner at home, the law sets training rules. Beginning July 1, 2026, you must finish 15 hours of basic training plus at least 6 hours of focused training within 120 days after you start. Until July 1, 2026, if your care is paid by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs home and community‑based programs, you must complete 35 hours of training within 120 days. You must finish 5 of those VA‑funded hours (2 orientation, 3 safety) before you are eligible to provide care.
Certification exemptions and voluntary training rights
You do not have to become a certified home care aide if you are a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, a certified nursing assistant or trainee, a Medicare‑certified home health aide, or someone with similar credentials the state recognizes. Employees of community residential service businesses are exempt. You are also exempt if you provide in‑home care only for certain family members, give 20 hours or less of nonrespite care for one person in a month, or provide only respite care and work less than 300 hours in a year. Even if you are exempt, the state must let you enroll in the statutory training if you want to take it.
Extra time to train during emergencies
During a pandemic, natural disaster, or other declared emergency, the department can give workers more time to finish required training. It must end these extra‑time rules when they are no longer needed. Within 12 months after the emergency ends, the department reviews compliance and reports to the legislature.
Higher standards for caregiver training courses
The department only approves training courses that meet the law’s rules. Courses must be developed with input from consumer and worker representatives and taught by qualified instructors. Only department‑approved courses count toward required training.
Respite-only workers: training and online options
If you only provide respite care and work 300 hours or less in a year, you must finish 14 hours of training within 120 days after you start. You must complete 5 of those hours (2 orientation, 3 safety) before you can provide care. The training partnership must offer at least 12 of the 14 hours online, and 5 of those online hours are electives you can choose.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Nicole Macri
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Chipalo Street
Democratic • House
Cindy Ryu
Democratic • House
Darya Farivar
Democratic • House
Debra Lekanoff
Democratic • House
Julia Reed
Democratic • House
Kristine Reeves
Democratic • House
Lisa Callan
Democratic • House
Natasha Hill
Democratic • House
Steve Tharinger
Democratic • House
Tarra Simmons
Democratic • House
Timm Ormsby
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/26/2025
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 48 • No: 1
House vote • 2/6/2025
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 88 • No: 8 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/7/2025HouseChapter 18, 2025 Laws.
4/7/2025HouseGovernor signed.
4/7/2025legislatureDelivered to Governor.
4/2/2025legislatureSpeaker signed.
3/31/2025legislaturePresident signed.
3/31/2025legislatureThird reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
3/26/2025HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/26/2025HousePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
3/21/2025HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
3/19/2025HouseMinority; without recommendation.
3/18/2025HouseHLTC - Majority; do pass.
3/18/2025HouseFirst reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
2/7/2025HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 2.
2/6/2025HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/6/2025House1st substitute bill substituted.
2/6/2025HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/5/2025HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
1/31/2025HousePEW - Executive action taken by committee.
1/28/2025HouseMinority; without recommendation.
1/28/2025HousePEW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
1/28/2025HouseFirst reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
1/13/2025HouseIntroduced
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Session Law
4/10/2025
Bill as Passed Legislature
4/2/2025
Substitute Bill
1/31/2025
Original Bill
1/13/2025
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