A Democrat policy threatening lives in Washington state: House Bill 1472

Democrats are pushing for the closure of Rainier School and Yakima Valley School—two of the remaining Residential Habilitation Centers (RHCs) in the state. For individuals with the most profound developmental and behavioral disabilities, these facilities are not just places—they are essential sources of stability, safety, and specialized care.

House Bill 1472 does not contain a detailed plan outlining how residents—many with complex and high-acuity needs—will be safely supported. Closing these facilities without a clear, legislated plan isn't progress—it's a dangerous gamble.

The projected $14 million in savings is speculative at best and doesn’t fully account for long-term consequences such as crisis placements, hospitalizations, homelessness, or even the loss of life.

Get the facts and help us take action to stop House Bill 1472 at houserepublicans.wa.gov.

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