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WashingtonHB 20402025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Concerning the recovery of the aged, blind, or disabled assistance program.

Sponsored By: Nicole Macri (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Cash help for pregnant people not on TANF

The state provides cash grants to people who are pregnant and in need. You must meet TANF income and resource limits but be ineligible for TANF or state family assistance for a reason other than not cooperating. You must also meet other program rules in the law.

No payback of overlapping SSI after 2028

Beginning October 1, 2028, the state cannot make you repay aged, blind, or disabled cash for any month that SSI later covers. ABD money paid for months before October 1, 2028 can still be recovered if SSI later pays for those same months. You can still get state cash and essential-needs housing help while your SSI application is pending.

Common rules for disability and pregnancy grants

To get these grants, you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, live under color of law, or be a trafficking victim. You must meet income and resource limits. You must give a Social Security number or apply for one before approval; trafficking victims without an SSN are exempt. You are not eligible if you refuse needed substance use treatment or do not cooperate to get federal aid, unless you have good cause.

New rules for aged, blind, disabled cash

The aged, blind, or disabled cash program now uses clear standards. Aged means 65 or older, blind follows Social Security rules, and disabled means you likely meet the SSI test. The agency can use past Social Security or Medicaid disability findings. You are not eligible if your main work barrier is a substance use disorder; the department must refer you to treatment or shelter. You are also not eligible if Social Security made a final SSI denial on age, blindness, or disability. You are ineligible for any month you flee a felony case or break probation, supervision, or parole for a felony or gross misdemeanor.

Housing and essentials referrals for eligible clients

If you qualify for these cash programs, the department must refer you to essential needs and housing help. The department also shares client data with the Department of Commerce and local housing partners to coordinate services. This improves connections to shelter and basic needs but does not by itself add cash.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nicole Macri

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Mia Gregerson

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 138 • No: 100

Senate vote • 4/26/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 25 • No: 22 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/17/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 57 • No: 39 • Other: 2

House vote • 4/17/2025

Final Passage on Reconsideration

Yes: 56 • No: 39 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    5/20/2025House

  2. Chapter 403, 2025 Laws.

    5/20/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    5/20/2025legislature

  4. Speaker signed.

    4/27/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/27/2025legislature

  6. Delivered to Governor.

    4/27/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 25; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    4/26/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/26/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/25/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    4/25/2025House

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    4/25/2025House

  12. Minority; do not pass.

    4/25/2025House

  13. WM - Majority; do pass.

    4/25/2025House

  14. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

    4/18/2025House

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    4/17/2025House

  16. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered.

    4/17/2025House

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    4/17/2025House

  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/17/2025House

  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/16/2025House

  20. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    4/8/2025House

  21. Minority; do not pass.

    4/8/2025House

  22. APP - Majority; do pass.

    4/8/2025House

  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    4/8/2025House

  24. First reading, referred to Appropriations.

    3/19/2025House

  25. Introduced

    3/19/2025House

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