Requires the Department of Human Services to update its 2022 estimate of costs to implement youth experiencing homelessness programs.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Levy E,, Senator Reynolds,, Patterson,, Representative McLain,, Nguyen H,, Pham H,, Senator Broadman, Representative Andersen,, Chaichi,, Dobson,, Gamba,, Gomberg,, McDonald,, Neron,, Nosse,, Smith G,, Walters,, Senator Anderson,, Frederick,, Sollman,, Taylor,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-25 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-13 House
Public Hearing cancelled.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells DHS to submit some plans to the Legislative Assembly about homeless youth and it makes changes to who can get help with housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0).
Requires the Department of Human Services to update its 2022 estimate of costs to implement youth experiencing homelessness programs. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Housing and Community Services Department to study options for allocating 30 percent of their respective budgets in the 2027-2029 biennium toward reducing the number of youth aging into adult homelessness. Directs the Department of Human Services to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing and human services not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Expands eligibility for emergency housing.
Relating to: Relating to youth homelessness.
Current location: In House Committee