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House narrowly approves bill to phase out Community Protection Program after heated debate

Washington State House of Representatives · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Substitute House Bill 13 90, which phases out the Community Protection Program and transfers participants into other waiver programs, passed the House after extended, strongly contested debate about safety, civil rights and federal compliance; final vote 52–44.

The Washington State House voted to pass Substitute House Bill 13 90 on the floor after extended debate that split the chamber over public safety and civil-rights concerns. The bill phases out the Community Protection Program, directs the Department of Social and Health Services to develop transition plans and moves affected participants into other waiver programs; sponsors said the change responds to federal findings and the need to bring the program into compliance.

Representative Goodman, presenting the…

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