2SHB 2429 — Supporting children and youth behavioral health.

What this bill does

Requires the Governor to maintain an executive coordination officer for the children and youth system of care for the purpose of monitoring the implementation of the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan), a strategic plan for children and youth behavioral health. Requires the Governor to establish a leadership council to address children and youth health and wellness issues and coordinate efforts to implement the Strategic Plan. Requires certain entities involved in children and youth behavioral health activities to align with the Strategic Plan and that these activities be implemented in an equitable manner. Extends the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group two years, until December 30, 2031 (instead of expiring on December 30, 2029).

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 13, 2026
  94 yea · 0 nay · 4 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 9, 2026
  95 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 3, 2026
  49 yea · 0 nay

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