The department, in collaboration with the department of social and health services, shall:

1. (1) Develop a mechanism through which the department and local governments or community-based organizations can verify a person has been determined eligible for a referral for essential needs and housing support by the department of social and health services and remains eligible for a referral; and

2. (2) Provide a secure and current list of individuals eligible for a referral to the essential needs and housing support program to designated entities within each county. The list must be updated at least monthly and include, as available and applicable, the eligible individual's:

   1. (a) Name;
   2. (b) Address;
   3. (c) Phone number;
   4. (d) Shelter location; and
   5. (e) Case manager contact information.

[ 2025 c 408 s 2; 2018 c 48 s 3; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 10 s 5; 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 s 5.]

Notes:

Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 10: See note following RCW 74.62.030.

Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.

Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.