This bill aims to enhance access to data regarding the safety and stability of residential settings for individuals with developmental disabilities in Washington State. It establishes a new section in chapter 71A.12 RCW, mandating the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a comprehensive review of safety and stability outcomes across various residential service settings from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026. The review will aggregate data from state-operated facilities and contracted community-based residential settings, focusing on clients with high behavioral and medical acuity levels. Key metrics to be analyzed include emergency service utilization, placement stability, and staff retention rates.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Social and Health Services to produce an annual report to the legislature, starting September 1, 2028, which will present the collected data in a standardized format. This report will allow families and the public to compare emergency service utilization and placement stability between contracted and state-operated residential settings. The department is tasked with organizing the necessary data in accordance with the methodology recommended by the joint legislative audit and review committee, ensuring transparency and accountability in the care provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.