The bill amends RCW 70.128.030 to exempt certain former foster care providers from the licensure requirements for adult family homes. It specifies that individuals who have held an active foster family home license for at least three years and have provided personal care services to former foster youth for at least three years are exempt, provided they meet additional criteria such as not having any founded findings by child protective services and not being subject to pending adverse licensing actions. Additionally, individuals with a child-specific license who meet similar conditions are also exempt.

The bill introduces new legal language that clarifies the criteria for exemption, including specific conditions regarding the care provided to former foster youth and the absence of negative findings from protective services. It also allows the department to establish rules to implement these provisions. Overall, the legislation aims to support former foster care providers in continuing to care for youth without the burden of additional licensing requirements.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 70.128.030