Senate committee · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health and Long-Term Care

Of 174 bills referred here, the committee heard 67 and reported out 67, typically 13 days after referral. Chaired by Annette Cleveland.

Referred

174

Heard

39% of referrals

Reported out

39% report rate

Hearing days

days with at least one bill heard

Hearing calendar

Bills heard each day. Darker means more bills on the agenda.

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Time to report

Days from referral to committee report, for the 67 bills reported out. One-week bins.

Bills referred

Reported bills first, then most recent activity.

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 2247Concerning veterinarian-client-patient relationships.Here: reported out	Lisa ParshleyD	Became law	Became law	Mar 24, 2026Effective date 7/1/2027.
HB 2110Concerning personnel for ambulance service interfacility specialty care transports.Here: reported out	Joe SchmickR	Became law	Became law	Mar 24, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2384Increasing regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities.Here: reported out	Nicole MacriD	Became law	Became law	Mar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
HB 1187Protecting patients involved in motor vehicle accidents from delayed ambulance bills.Here: reported out	Cindy RyuD	Became law	Became law	Mar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2339Concerning the regulation of nursing.Here: reported out	Tarra SimmonsD	Became law	Became law	Mar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
SB 6103Making payments for services provided by a rural emergency hospital subject to appropriation.Here: reported out	Ron MuzzallR	Became law	Became law	Mar 18, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2340Applying substance use disorder monitoring program provisions to nursing assistants.Here: reported out	Tarra SimmonsD	Became law	Became law	Mar 16, 2026Effective date 7/1/2026.
SB 5915Concerning the health technology assessment program.Here: reported out	Paul HarrisR	Became law	Became law	Mar 16, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 6025Updating the definition of fetal death.Here: reported out	Annette ClevelandD	Became law	Became law	Mar 14, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
SB 6258Creating a nondisciplinary pathway for relinquishing licenses issued by the Washington medical commission.Here: reported out	Ron MuzzallR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5877Making a technical correction to the surcharges authorized for certified anesthesiologist assistants.Here: reported out	Ron MuzzallR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 6161Concerning department of health information on dementia.Here: reported out	Vandana SlatterD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5904Concerning the use of nursing titles.Here: reported out	Jess BatemanD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 6102Aligning the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations.Here: reported out	Ron MuzzallR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5947Establishing the Washington health care board.Here: reported out	Bob HasegawaD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5899Creating a license endorsement to allow qualified licensed chiropractors to perform chiropractic diagnosis and adjustments on nonhuman animals.Here: reported out	Shelly ShortR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
HB 2363Concerning temporary exemptions from licensure for certain applicants for a license to practice music therapy.Here: reported out	Julia ReedD	Became law	Became law	Mar 11, 2026Effective date 1/1/2028.
HB 2577Concerning hospital inspections.Here: reported out	Nicole MacriD	Became law	Became law	Mar 11, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2531Aligning the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations.Here: reported out	Dave StuebeR	Became law	Became law	Mar 11, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2088Concerning the dietitian licensure compact.Here: reported out	Mari LeavittD	Became law	Became law	Mar 11, 2026Effective date 7/1/2028.
HB 2152Permitting the medical use of cannabis by qualifying patients in specified health care facilities.Here: reported out	Shelley KlobaD	Became law	Became law	Mar 11, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2113Concerning the supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists.Here: reported out	Andrew EngellR	Became law	Became law	Mar 9, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SJM 8002Concerning Medicare.Here: reported out	Bob HasegawaD	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	Mar 9, 2026Filed with Secretary of State.
HB 2155Concerning the use of nursing titles.Here: reported out	Edwin ObrasD	Became law	Became law	Mar 9, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
HB 2242Preserving access to preventive services by clarifying state authority and definitions.Here: reported out	Dan BronoskeD	Became law	Became law	Mar 9, 2026Effective date 3/9/2026.
HB 2540Concerning emergency medical technician recertification.Here: reported out	Dan BronoskeD	Became law	Became law	Mar 9, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2168Facilitating the rapid sharing of overdose mapping information for overdose prevention.Here: reported out	Deb ManjarrezR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 6, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1.
SB 5967Preserving access to preventive services by clarifying state authority and definitions.Here: reported out	Annette ClevelandD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
SJR 8206Amending the Constitution to establish a right to affordable health care.Here: reported out	Bob HasegawaD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Feb 6, 2026Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
SB 5921Concerning psilocybin.Here: reported out	Jesse SalomonD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Feb 4, 2026Referred to Ways & Means.
SB 5326Accessing an emergency supply of insulin.Here: reported out	Annette ClevelandD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1430Concerning advanced practice registered nurse and physician assistant reimbursement.Here: reported out	Tarra SimmonsD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1291Concerning cost sharing for maternity services.Here: reported out	Alicia RuleD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
SB 5672Delaying the home care aide certification requirements.Here: reported out	Ron MuzzallR	Became law	Became law	May 23, 2025Effective date 5/17/2025.
HB 1427Concerning certified peer support specialists.Here: reported out	Lauren DavisD	Became law	Became law	May 19, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1811Enhancing crisis response services through co-response integration and support.Here: reported out	Osman SalahuddinD	Became law	Became law	May 19, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1382Modernizing the all payers claim database.Here: reported out	Steve TharingerD	Became law	Became law	May 17, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025*.
SB 5478Concerning benefits authorized to be offered by the public employees' benefits board.Here: reported out	Jess BatemanD	Became law	Became law	May 17, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5361Delaying the use of the ASAM 4 criteria, treatment criteria for addictive, substance related, and co-occurring conditions.Here: reported out	Manka DhingraD	Became law	Became law	May 17, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1813Concerning the reprocurement of medical assistance services, including the realignment of behavioral health crisis services for medicaid enrollees.Here: reported out	Nicole MacriD	Became law	Became law	May 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1009Adjusting the membership of the pharmacy quality assurance commission.Here: reported out	Sam LowR	Became law	Became law	May 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1395Streamlining the home care worker background check process.Here: reported out	Darya FarivarD	Became law	Became law	May 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1432Improving access to appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services.Here: reported out	Tarra SimmonsD	Became law	Became law	May 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025*.
HB 1186Expanding the situations in which medications can be dispensed or delivered from hospitals and health care entities.Here: reported out	Lisa ParshleyD	Became law	Became law	May 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5455Concerning the administration of the Andy Hill cancer research endowment.Here: reported out	Paul HarrisR	Became law	Became law	May 2, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1971Increasing access to prescription hormone therapy.Here: reported out	Nicole MacriD	Became law	Became law	Apr 25, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1755Exempting elective percutaneous coronary intervention performed in certain hospitals owned or operated by a state entity from certificate of need requirements.Here: reported out	Chipalo StreetD	Became law	Became law	Apr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5498Concerning contraceptive coverage.Here: reported out	Emily AlvaradoD	Became law	Became law	Apr 22, 2025Effective date 1/1/2026.
HB 1686Creating a health care entity registry.Here: reported out	Dan BronoskeD	Became law	Became law	Apr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1718Concerning well-being programs for certain health care professionals.Here: reported out	My-Linh ThaiD	Became law	Became law	Apr 21, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1287Addressing the disclosure of health information for care coordination.Here: reported out	Alicia RuleD	Became law	Became law	Apr 21, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SJM 8004Concerning Universal Health Care.Here: reported out	Bob HasegawaD	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	Apr 21, 2025Filed with Secretary of State.
HB 1669Concerning coverage requirements for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces.Here: reported out	Monica StonierD	Became law	Became law	Apr 21, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1531Preserving the ability of public officials to address communicable diseases.Here: reported out	Dan BronoskeD	Became law	Became law	Apr 21, 2025Effective date 4/21/2025.
HB 1114Concerning the respiratory care interstate compact.Here: reported out	Mari LeavittD	Became law	Became law	Apr 16, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1824Concerning inspections for accredited birthing centers.Here: reported out	Stephanie BarnardR	Became law	Became law	Apr 16, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1640Placing licenses issued in chapters 18.71B and 18.71C RCW under the authority of the uniform disciplinary act.Here: reported out	Janice ZahnD	Became law	Became law	Apr 16, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1157Authorizing access to certifications of birth and death to additional family members.Here: reported out	Mike SteeleR	Became law	Became law	Apr 11, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1720Expanding the types of medication assistance that may be provided to residents of community-based care settings.Here: reported out	Joe SchmickR	Became law	Became law	Apr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1234Concerning the mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee.Here: reported out	Tarra SimmonsD	Became law	Became law	Apr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1142Standardizing basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care for their family members, including spouses or domestic partners.Here: reported out	Nicole MacriD	Became law	Became law	Apr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1190Allowing additional health professions to access the University of Washington health sciences library.Here: reported out	Matt MarshallR	Became law	Became law	Apr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1706Aligning the implementation of application programming interfaces for prior authorization with federal guidelines.Here: reported out	Tarra SimmonsD	Became law	Became law	Apr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5084Concerning health carrier reporting.Here: reported out	June RobinsonD	Became law	Became law	Apr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5577Concerning medicaid coverage for HIV antiviral drugs.Here: reported out	Marko LiiasD	Sent to governor	Did not pass	Apr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5051Consolidating regulatory authority for nursing assistants.Here: reported out	Jess BatemanD	Became law	Became law	Apr 4, 2025Effective date 7/1/2026*.
SB 5244Providing an exemption for women, infants, and children program staff to perform hematological screening tests.Here: reported out	Marcus RiccelliD	Became law	Became law	Apr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 6182Establishing an abortion savings program.Here: left pending	Jess BatemanD	Became law	Became law	Mar 25, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
SB 5981Protecting patient access to discounted medications and health care services through Washington's health care safety net by preventing manufacturer limitations on the 340B drug pricing program.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Became law	Became law	Mar 25, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 6226Protecting the clinical autonomy of audiologists.Here: left pending	Paul HarrisR	Became law	Became law	Mar 24, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5124Establishing network adequacy standards for skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation hospitals.Here: left pending	Ron MuzzallR	Became law	Became law	Mar 24, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5185Establishing preceptorship and hardship pathways to medical practice for international medical graduates.Here: left pending	Rebecca SaldañaD	Became law	Became law	Mar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5395Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process.Here: left pending	Tina OrwallD	Became law	Became law	Mar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
SB 5845Modernizing and clarifying timely payment requirements for health carriers.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Became law	Became law	Mar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
SB 6194Allowing payments to be made based on allowable costs for services provided by any rural hospital that is located on a federally recognized Indian reservation.Here: left pending	Curtis KingR	Became law	Became law	Mar 20, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 6019Improving the functioning of home care rate statutes.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Became law	Became law	Mar 17, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 6183Concerning coverage for HIV antiviral drugs.Here: left pending	Marko LiiasD	Became law	Became law	Mar 14, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5594Concerning biosimilar medicines.Here: left pending	Paul HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
HB 1784Concerning certified medical assistants.Here: left pending	Matt MarshallR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
HB 2196Expanding access to PANDAS PANS treatment.Here: left pending	Tarra SimmonsD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5916Concerning nonopioid drugs for the treatment of pain.Here: left pending	Paul HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5985Concerning endometriosis.Here: left pending	Tina OrwallD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5924Expanding prescriptive authority for pharmacists.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 6210Concerning the health plan certification process.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 6360Establishing the family medicine residency training grant program.Here: left pending	Bob HasegawaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 11, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6071Standardizing overpayment recovery requirements.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
SB 6356Using preceptorships to train primary care physicians.Here: left pending	Bob HasegawaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 26, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5387Concerning the corporate practice of medicine.Here: left pending	June RobinsonD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
SB 5933Facilitating the rapid sharing of overdose mapping information for overdose prevention.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
SB 5990Expanding the qualifications of those who may serve as a local health officer in rural counties.Here: left pending	Ron MuzzallR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
HB 1589Concerning the relationships between health carriers and contracting providers.Here: left pending	Dan BronoskeD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 19, 2026House Rules "X" file.
SB 5823Concerning patient advocates.Here: left pending	Adrian CortesD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 4, 2026Referred to Ways & Means.
SB 6292Establishing a joint legislative executive committee on health care financing.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 4, 2026On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
SB 6094Concerning facilities licensed to provide pediatric transitional care services.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 4, 2026Referred to Ways & Means.
SB 6159Strengthening public hospitals.Here: left pending	Manka DhingraD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 3, 2026Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM.
SB 6138Requiring a multiprovider system be used for dental procedures where a patient is placed under deep sedation.Here: left pending	Jeff HolyR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 3, 2026Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM.
SB 6305Concerning the truth in mental health coverage act.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 30, 2026Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.
SB 6342Requiring coverage for seizure detection devices as durable medical equipment under certain circumstances.Here: left pending	John BraunR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 30, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6115Concerning comprehensive cancer education programs.Here: left pending	Adrian CortesD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 27, 2026Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM.
SB 6072Concerning veterinarian-client-patient relationships.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 23, 2026Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.
SB 6267Concerning nursing education program standards.Here: left pending	Jess BatemanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 21, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6232Creating the Washington state board of licensed mental health counselors.Here: left pending	Jess BatemanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 20, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6202Providing coverage for standard fertility preservation services for medicaid enrollees.Here: left pending	Noel FrameD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 16, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6191Limiting state medicaid coverage for transition-related surgical and nonsurgical interventions to only adults.Here: left pending	Leonard ChristianR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 16, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6166Ensuring transparency in credentials and communications between patients and health care professionals.Here: left pending	Ron MuzzallR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 15, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6107Concerning nursing delegation.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 14, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 6146Expanding oral health equity and increasing access to preventive dental care.Here: left pending	Mike ChapmanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 14, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5953Establishing a medical loss ratio of at least 90 percent for health plans.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5254Strengthening patients' rights regarding their health care information.Here: left pending	Tina OrwallD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1394Concerning the retention of hospital medical records.Here: left pending	Lisa ParshleyD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026House Rules "X" file.
SB 5531Streamlining the home care worker background check process.Here: left pending	Mike ChapmanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5372Creating the medicaid access program.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5178Protecting public health and safety by regulating the transfer of sodium nitrite.Here: left pending	Yasmin TrudeauD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
SB 5959Concerning residency requirements for charity care.Here: left pending	Shelly ShortR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5324Aligning the implementation of application programming interfaces for prior authorization with federal guidelines.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5946Expanding the income eligibility for the medical assistance program.Here: left pending	Bob HasegawaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5900Permitting the medical use of cannabis by qualifying patients in specified health care facilities.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5668Ensuring timely, efficient, and evidence-based additions to newborn screenings.Here: left pending	Paul HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5100Standardizing basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care for their family members, including spouses or domestic partners.Here: left pending	Jess BatemanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5513Expanding pharmacists' scope of practice to improve access to health care and the management of chronic diseases.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5353Concerning the diabetes prevention and obesity treatment act.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5449Concerning the mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5258Implementing state auditor recommendations for reducing improper medicaid concurrent enrollment payments.Here: left pending	Chris GildonR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5606Providing sufficient funding for the Washington state long-term care ombuds program.Here: left pending	Jess BatemanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5765Concerning psychiatric pharmacists.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5477Improving access to appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services.Here: left pending	Jess BatemanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5273Concerning the availability of community violence prevention and intervention services.Here: left pending	Tina OrwallD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5504Supporting caregivers who provide complex care services to children with heightened medical needs.Here: left pending	Mike ChapmanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5561Creating a health care entity registry.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 6059Creating the Washington state board of governors for licensed social workers.Here: left pending	Tina OrwallD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5121Concerning health plan coverage of fertility-related services.Here: left pending	Noel FrameD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5299Concerning general supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists by licensed physicians.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5481Providing access to behavioral health services to children using licensed clinicians colocated within the school.Here: left pending	Jeff WilsonR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5683Concerning health carrier transparency of payment timeliness of claims submitted by health care providers and health care facilities.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5226Establishing funding for physician residency positions dedicated to international medical graduates.Here: left pending	T'wina NoblesD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5448Exempting certain dialysis services from certificate of need requirements.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5019Concerning prepacked medication distribution.Here: left pending	Mike ChapmanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5075Concerning cost sharing for prenatal and postnatal care.Here: left pending	Ron MuzzallR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5507Providing coverage for massage therapy under medical assistance plans.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5452Allowing board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to be licensed as agency-affiliated counselors.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5955Concerning the medicaid deprivatization act.Here: left pending	Bob HasegawaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5867Partnering with a mobile pregnancy application to improve maternal and infant health.Here: left pending	Ron MuzzallR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5597Concerning water recreation facilities.Here: left pending	Paul HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5629Concerning coverage requirements for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces.Here: left pending	Paul HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
SB 5602Improving cardiac and stroke outcomes.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5242Establishing an interactive screening program to improve access to behavioral health resources for health care providers.Here: left pending	Tina OrwallD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5948Establishing deadlines for the universal health care commission.Here: left pending	Bob HasegawaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5228Updating the governor's interagency coordinating council on health disparities.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5642Improving performance on maternal health and preventative cancer screening metrics for medicaid clients.Here: left pending	Nikki TorresR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5204Concerning ibogaine-assisted therapy.Here: left pending	Jesse SalomonD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SJR 8204Amending the Constitution to address reproductive freedom and gender-affirming care.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5112Establishing a prescribing psychologist certification in Washington state.Here: left pending	Jess BatemanD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5183Prohibiting the sale of certain tobacco and nicotine products.Here: left pending	T'wina NoblesD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5781Restoring trust in public health by conforming to food and drug administration labeling.Here: left pending	Phil FortunatoR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 6060Concerning alternative routes to social worker licensure.Here: left pending	Tina OrwallD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5657Authorizing certain health professions to act as physician substitutes for plasma source donation centers.Here: left pending	Paul HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5588Concerning the relationships between health carriers and contracting providers.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5344Establishing the essential worker health care program.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5064Creating an advisory council on rare diseases.Here: left pending	Marko LiiasD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1546Concerning general supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists by licensed physicians.Here: left pending	Lisa ParshleyD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5201Concerning access to psychedelic substances.Here: left pending	Jesse SalomonD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5335Establishing the rural nursing education program.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5233Developing the Washington health trust.Here: left pending	Bob HasegawaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5579Prohibiting health carriers, facilities, and providers from making any public statements of any potential or planned contract terminations unless it satisfies a legal obligation.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Became law	Became law	May 20, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5568Updating and modernizing the Washington state health plan.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Became law	Became law	May 20, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5083Ensuring access to primary care, behavioral health, and affordable hospital services.Here: left pending	June RobinsonD	Became law	Became law	May 20, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5351Ensuring patient choice and access to care by prohibiting unfair and deceptive dental insurance practices.Here: left pending	Curtis KingR	Sent to governor	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5691Adopting the department of social and health services report recommendations addressing a regulatory oversight plan for continuing care retirement communities.Here: left pending	Annette ClevelandD	Became law	Became law	May 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5337Creating a certification for memory care services.Here: left pending	Tina OrwallD	Became law	Became law	Apr 30, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5557Codifying emergency rules to protect the right of a pregnant person to access treatment for emergency medical conditions in hospital emergency departments.Here: left pending	Deb KrishnadasanD	Became law	Became law	Apr 29, 2025Effective date 4/29/2025.
SB 5200Concerning veterans' medical foster homes.Here: left pending	Keith WagonerR	Became law	Became law	Apr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5493Concerning hospital price transparency.Here: left pending	Marcus RiccelliD	Became law	Became law	Apr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5239Concerning the retention of hospital medical records.Here: left pending	Vandana SlatterD	Became law	Became law	Apr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5118Updating the requirements for the clinical experience license for international medical graduates.Here: left pending	Javier ValdezD	Became law	Became law	Apr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.

Members

11 members

Republican 4Democratic 7