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Bill would standardize training hours for family caregivers under WA Cares; advocates urge delay on continuing-education mandate
Summary
Substitute House Bill 1142 would align training requirements for family caregivers providing in-home long-term care and reduce certain VA-funded spouse/provider training from 35 to 21 hours beginning July 1, 2026, the Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee heard March 13.
Substitute House Bill 1142 would standardize basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care to family members, the Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee heard March 13.
Julie Tran, committee staff, said the bill replaces references to "individual provider" with "long term care worker providing in home care" across state law and aligns training and certification requirements among in-home provider types. The bill passed the House by a vote of 88-8, staff said. "Beginning 07/01/2026, a long term care worker providing approved services for a spouse or registered domestic partner, and is funded through the U.S.…
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