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House committee · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Care and Wellness

Of 191 bills referred here, the committee heard 54 and reported out 54, typically 18 days after referral. Chaired by Dan Bronoske.

Referred

191

Heard

54

28% of referrals

Reported out

54

28% report rate

Hearing days

19

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 54 bills reported out. One-week bins.

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Bills referred

Reported bills first, then most recent activity.

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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: reported outAnnette ClevelandDBecame lawBecame lawMar 25, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2211Concerning medically tailored meals.Here: reported outKristine ReevesDBecame lawBecame lawMar 24, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 6226Protecting the clinical autonomy of audiologists.Here: reported outPaul HarrisRBecame lawBecame lawMar 24, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5124Establishing network adequacy standards for skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation hospitals.Here: reported outRon MuzzallRBecame lawBecame lawMar 24, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5185Establishing preceptorship and hardship pathways to medical practice for international medical graduates.Here: reported outRebecca SaldañaDBecame lawBecame lawMar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5395Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process.Here: reported outTina OrwallDBecame lawBecame lawMar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
SB 5845Modernizing and clarifying timely payment requirements for health carriers.Here: reported outVandana SlatterDBecame lawBecame lawMar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
HB 2340Applying substance use disorder monitoring program provisions to nursing assistants.Here: reported outTarra SimmonsDBecame lawBecame lawMar 16, 2026Effective date 7/1/2026.
SB 5988Establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health.Here: reported outJune RobinsonDBecame lawBecame lawMar 16, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5915Concerning the health technology assessment program.Here: reported outPaul HarrisRBecame lawBecame lawMar 16, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5917Improving access to abortion medications.Here: reported outJess BatemanDBecame lawBecame lawMar 14, 2026Effective date 3/14/2026.
SB 6025Updating the definition of fetal death.Here: reported outAnnette ClevelandDBecame lawBecame lawMar 14, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
SB 6183Concerning coverage for HIV antiviral drugs.Here: reported outMarko LiiasDBecame lawBecame lawMar 14, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5594Concerning biosimilar medicines.Here: reported outPaul HarrisRReferred to committeeDid not passMar 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 outRon MuzzallRReported from committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 6210Concerning the health plan certification process.Here: reported outVandana SlatterDReferred to committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
HB 2113Concerning the supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists.Here: reported outAndrew EngellRBecame lawBecame lawMar 9, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SJM 8002Concerning Medicare.Here: reported outBob HasegawaDPassed second chamberPassed LegislatureMar 9, 2026Filed with Secretary of State.
HB 2155Concerning the use of nursing titles.Here: reported outEdwin ObrasDBecame lawBecame lawMar 9, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
HB 2685Concerning sharing and protection of tribal data.Here: reported outDebra LekanoffDReported from committeeDid not passFeb 19, 2026House Rules "X" file.
HB 2555Concerning medicaid coverage for traditional health care practices.Here: reported outDebra LekanoffDReported from committeeDid not passFeb 4, 2026Referred to Appropriations.
HB 2545Concerning patient access to elective percutaneous coronary interventions in ambulatory surgical facilities.Here: reported outTarra SimmonsDReported from committeeDid not passFeb 4, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 2437Establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health.Here: reported outDebra LekanoffDReported from committeeDid not passFeb 3, 2026Referred to Appropriations.
HB 1262Updating the governor's interagency coordinating council on health disparities.Here: reported outSharon Tomiko SantosDReported from committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1090Concerning contraceptive coverage.Here: reported outEmily AlvaradoDReported from committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026House Rules "X" file.
HB 1379Concerning health carrier reporting.Here: reported outDebra LekanoffDReported from committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026House Rules "X" file.
SB 5672Delaying the home care aide certification requirements.Here: reported outRon MuzzallRBecame lawBecame lawMay 23, 2025Effective date 5/17/2025.
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: reported outAnnette ClevelandDBecame lawBecame lawMay 20, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5568Updating and modernizing the Washington state health plan.Here: reported outAnnette ClevelandDBecame lawBecame lawMay 20, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1382Modernizing the all payers claim database.Here: reported outSteve TharingerDBecame lawBecame lawMay 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 outManka DhingraDBecame lawBecame lawMay 17, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5351Ensuring patient choice and access to care by prohibiting unfair and deceptive dental insurance practices.Here: reported outCurtis KingRSent to governorDid not passMay 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: reported outAnnette ClevelandDBecame lawBecame lawMay 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1009Adjusting the membership of the pharmacy quality assurance commission.Here: reported outSam LowRBecame lawBecame lawMay 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5455Concerning the administration of the Andy Hill cancer research endowment.Here: reported outPaul HarrisRBecame lawBecame lawMay 2, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5337Creating a certification for memory care services.Here: reported outTina OrwallDBecame lawBecame lawApr 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: reported outDeb KrishnadasanDBecame lawBecame lawApr 29, 2025Effective date 4/29/2025.
HB 1755Exempting elective percutaneous coronary intervention performed in certain hospitals owned or operated by a state entity from certificate of need requirements.Here: reported outChipalo StreetDBecame lawBecame lawApr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5200Concerning veterans' medical foster homes.Here: reported outKeith WagonerRBecame lawBecame lawApr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5498Concerning contraceptive coverage.Here: reported outEmily AlvaradoDBecame lawBecame lawApr 22, 2025Effective date 1/1/2026.
SB 5493Concerning hospital price transparency.Here: reported outMarcus RiccelliDBecame lawBecame lawApr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5239Concerning the retention of hospital medical records.Here: reported outVandana SlatterDBecame lawBecame lawApr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1287Addressing the disclosure of health information for care coordination.Here: reported outAlicia RuleDBecame lawBecame lawApr 21, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SJM 8004Concerning Universal Health Care.Here: reported outBob HasegawaDPassed second chamberPassed LegislatureApr 21, 2025Filed with Secretary of State.
HB 1640Placing licenses issued in chapters 18.71B and 18.71C RCW under the authority of the uniform disciplinary act.Here: reported outJanice ZahnDBecame lawBecame lawApr 16, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1157Authorizing access to certifications of birth and death to additional family members.Here: reported outMike SteeleRBecame lawBecame lawApr 11, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1234Concerning the mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee.Here: reported outTarra SimmonsDBecame lawBecame lawApr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1190Allowing additional health professions to access the University of Washington health sciences library.Here: reported outMatt MarshallRBecame lawBecame lawApr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5084Concerning health carrier reporting.Here: reported outJune RobinsonDBecame lawBecame lawApr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5118Updating the requirements for the clinical experience license for international medical graduates.Here: reported outJavier ValdezDBecame lawBecame lawApr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5577Concerning medicaid coverage for HIV antiviral drugs.Here: reported outMarko LiiasDSent to governorDid not passApr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5051Consolidating regulatory authority for nursing assistants.Here: reported outJess BatemanDBecame lawBecame lawApr 4, 2025Effective date 7/1/2026*.
SB 5244Providing an exemption for women, infants, and children program staff to perform hematological screening tests.Here: reported outMarcus RiccelliDBecame lawBecame lawApr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
SB 5128Concerning the provision of medical assistance to individuals in juvenile detention facilities.Here: reported outClaire WilsonDBecame lawBecame lawApr 4, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 2247Concerning veterinarian-client-patient relationships.Here: left pendingLisa ParshleyDBecame lawBecame lawMar 24, 2026Effective date 7/1/2027.
HB 2110Concerning personnel for ambulance service interfacility specialty care transports.Here: left pendingJoe SchmickRBecame lawBecame lawMar 24, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2384Increasing regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities.Here: left pendingNicole MacriDBecame lawBecame lawMar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026*.
HB 1187Protecting patients involved in motor vehicle accidents from delayed ambulance bills.Here: left pendingCindy RyuDBecame lawBecame lawMar 23, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2339Concerning the regulation of nursing.Here: left pendingTarra SimmonsDBecame lawBecame lawMar 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 pendingCurtis KingRBecame lawBecame lawMar 20, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2505Exempting certain former foster care providers from adult family home licensure.Here: left pendingCarolyn EslickRBecame lawBecame lawMar 18, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 5923Concerning critical access hospital designations in Skagit county.Here: left pendingRon MuzzallRBecame lawBecame lawMar 17, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 6036Exempting certain former foster care providers from adult family home licensure.Here: left pendingClaudia KauffmanDReferred to committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
HB 1784Concerning certified medical assistants.Here: left pendingMatt MarshallRReferred to committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 6161Concerning department of health information on dementia.Here: left pendingVandana SlatterDReported from committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
HB 2196Expanding access to PANDAS PANS treatment.Here: left pendingTarra SimmonsDReferred to committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5916Concerning nonopioid drugs for the treatment of pain.Here: left pendingPaul HarrisRReferred to committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5985Concerning endometriosis.Here: left pendingTina OrwallDReferred to committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5904Concerning the use of nursing titles.Here: left pendingJess BatemanDReported from committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5947Establishing the Washington health care board.Here: left pendingBob HasegawaDReported from committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5924Expanding prescriptive authority for pharmacists.Here: left pendingVandana SlatterDReferred to committeeDid not passMar 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: left pendingShelly ShortRReported from committeeDid not passMar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
HB 2577Concerning hospital inspections.Here: left pendingNicole MacriDBecame lawBecame lawMar 11, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2152Permitting the medical use of cannabis by qualifying patients in specified health care facilities.Here: left pendingShelley KlobaDBecame lawBecame lawMar 11, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
HB 2242Preserving access to preventive services by clarifying state authority and definitions.Here: left pendingDan BronoskeDBecame lawBecame lawMar 9, 2026Effective date 3/9/2026.
HB 2168Facilitating the rapid sharing of overdose mapping information for overdose prevention.Here: left pendingDeb ManjarrezRReferred to committeeDid not passMar 6, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1.
HB 1496Strengthening patients' rights regarding their health care information.Here: left pendingLiz BerryDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 19, 2026House Rules "X" file.
HB 2329Concerning midwife supervision of medical assistants and lactation consultants.Here: left pendingStephanie BarnardRReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 19, 2026House Rules "X" file.
HB 2283Establishing a medical loss ratio of at least 90 percent for health plans.Here: left pendingAlicia RuleDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 19, 2026House Rules "X" file.
HB 1589Concerning the relationships between health carriers and contracting providers.Here: left pendingDan BronoskeDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 19, 2026House Rules "X" file.
HB 2145Protecting 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 pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 9, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 2402Concerning phthalates in medical equipment used for intravenous purposes.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 4, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 2599Protecting the integrity of therapy and psychotherapy services.Here: left pendingShelley KlobaDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 4, 2026Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2683Promoting transparency and efficiency in health carrier relations with health care providers and facilities.Here: left pendingAlicia RuleDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 3, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2658Concerning the truth in mental health coverage act.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 3, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2425Concerning nursing delegation.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 3, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 2613Establishing safety and regulatory requirements for compounded medications.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 30, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM.
HB 2261Ensuring transparency in credentials and communications between patients and health care professionals.Here: left pendingMatt MarshallRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2564Concerning the health plan certification process.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 1809Professionalizing first responders and co-responders through training and reimbursement for behavioral health emergency response.Here: left pendingGreg NanceDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2250Concerning residency requirements for charity care.Here: left pendingAndrew EngellRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 27, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2674Concerning department of health information on dementia.Here: left pendingShaun ScottDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 27, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2677Requiring coverage for seizure detection devices as durable medical equipment under certain circumstances.Here: left pendingShelley KlobaDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 27, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1812Concerning patient-centered equitable access to anesthesia services and reimbursement.Here: left pendingAlicia RuleDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 27, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2182Improving access to abortion medications.Here: left pendingBrianna ThomasDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 27, 2026Referred to Appropriations.
HB 2232Improving system outcomes for time-sensitive emergencies.Here: left pendingLisa ParshleyDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 27, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 1904Prohibiting the act of declawing cats.Here: left pendingStrom PetersonDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 27, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 2122Requiring hospitals to offer immunizations for influenza in certain cases.Here: left pendingMari LeavittDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 26, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 2618Protecting the clinical autonomy of audiologists.Here: left pendingClyde ShaversDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 22, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1828Authorizing certain health professions to act as physician substitutes for plasma source donation centers.Here: left pendingEdwin ObrasDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 20, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2560Concerning facilities licensed to provide pediatric transitional care services.Here: left pendingNatasha HillDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 19, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2568Extending coverage of prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces to public and school employees.Here: left pendingMichelle ValdezRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 19, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2522Advancing oral health equity and protecting access to preventive dental care.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 16, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2546Standardizing overpayment recovery requirements.Here: left pendingTarra SimmonsDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 16, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2466Creating the Washington state board of governors for licensed social workers.Here: left pendingAlicia RuleDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 14, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2106Requiring carriers to provide substantive notice to health care providers and health care facilities about significant contract modifications.Here: left pendingTarra SimmonsDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 14, 2026Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HB 2434Ensuring the availability of rabies medication for postexposure prophylaxis.Here: left pendingClyde ShaversDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 13, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1933Providing universal access to overdose information to law enforcement and emergency services providers.Here: left pendingDeb ManjarrezRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1076Concerning the health technology assessment program.Here: left pendingAmy WalenDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1545Improving cardiac and stroke outcomes.Here: left pendingLisa ParshleyDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1445Developing the Washington health trust.Here: left pendingLisa ParshleyDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1176Concerning greater consistency in the provision of health care services for minors under the age of 17.Here: left pendingJim WalshRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1888Concerning naturopathic physician scope of practice.Here: left pendingApril BergDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1482Assuring equity in health coverage.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1034Concerning nonopioid drugs for the treatment of pain.Here: left pendingLillian Ortiz-SelfDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1394Concerning the retention of hospital medical records.Here: left pendingLisa ParshleyDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026House Rules "X" file.
HB 1627Providing enrollees flexibility in obtaining services covered annually or on a multiyear basis.Here: left pendingDave PaulDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1638Enacting the good faith pain act.Here: left pendingMichelle ValdezRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1072Preserving access to protected health care services.Here: left pendingAmy WalenDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1674Concerning hepatitis B and hepatitis C screening.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1725Increasing access to biosimilar medicines.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1238Creating an advisory council on rare diseases.Here: left pendingSam LowRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1754Requiring medicare supplemental insurance to be offered on a guaranteed issue basis during an open enrollment period.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1583Concerning medicaid coverage for traditional health care practices.Here: left pendingDebra LekanoffDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026House Rules "X" file.
HB 1062Providing coverage for biomarker testing.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1326Concerning the diabetes prevention and obesity treatment act.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2184Concerning occupational therapists performing intramuscular needling.Here: left pendingLisa ParshleyDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1697Ensuring timely, efficient, and evidence-based additions to newborn screenings.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1567Concerning licensure of health care administrators.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2204Concerning the health technology assessment program.Here: left pendingLisa ParshleyDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1850Facilitating the prompt replacement of defective continuous glucose monitoring equipment.Here: left pendingJenny GrahamRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1889Adopting the department of social and health services report recommendations addressing a regulatory oversight plan for continuing care retirement communities.Here: left pendingNicole MacriDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1430Concerning advanced practice registered nurse and physician assistant reimbursement.Here: left pendingTarra SimmonsDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1741Expanding access to treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1523Establishing the essential worker health care program.Here: left pendingNicole MacriDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1655Concerning provider contract compensation.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1693Providing an exemption for women, infants, and children program staff to perform hematological screening tests.Here: left pendingJanice ZahnDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1469Delaying the use of the ASAM 4 criteria, treatment criteria for addictive, substance related, and co-occurring conditions.Here: left pendingNicole MacriDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1444Concerning rapid whole genome sequencing.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1129Concerning health plan coverage of fertility-related services.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1521Supporting caregivers who provide complex care services to children with heightened medical needs.Here: left pendingAlicia RuleDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1680Improving access to patient care by increasing preventive dental care.Here: left pendingAdison RichardsDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5629Concerning coverage requirements for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces.Here: left pendingPaul HarrisRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
HB 1979Updating cardiac care certificate of need requirements.Here: left pendingDan BronoskeDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1566Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process.Here: left pendingAlicia RuleDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1425Requiring coverage of pharmacogenomic testing for psychotropic medications.Here: left pendingLauren DavisDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1306Establishing preceptorship and hardship pathways to medical practice for international medical graduates.Here: left pendingJulia ReedDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1770Concerning the administration of vision benefits.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1603Requiring guaranteed issue of medicare supplemental coverage to an individual who voluntarily disenrolls from a medicare advantage plan and enrolls in medicare parts A and B.Here: left pendingApril BergDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1864Transporting patients by ambulance to facilities other than emergency departments.Here: left pendingBrianna ThomasDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1535Ensuring patient choice and access to care by prohibiting unfair and deceptive dental insurance practices.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1766Prohibiting certain contracting practices by a health carrier acting as a third-party administrator for self-insured coverage offered to public employees.Here: left pendingNicole MacriDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1502Establishing a behavioral health teaching clinic designation and enhancement rate.Here: left pendingAlicia RuleDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2300Assessing employers for their workers' health care costs paid by the state.Here: left pendingKristine ReevesDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1957Providing consistency in the rate approval process for individual and small group market health plans.Here: left pendingJoe SchmickRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1038Prohibiting puberty blocking medications, cross-sex hormones, and gender transition surgeries for minors.Here: left pendingCyndy JacobsenRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1291Concerning cost sharing for maternity services.Here: left pendingAlicia RuleDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1077Raising awareness of pain control options for intrauterine device placement and removal.Here: left pendingAmy WalenDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2241Establishing radiation dose standards for the operation of ionizing radiation screening systems regulated by the department of health.Here: left pendingTravis CoutureRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1520Expanding pharmacists' scope of practice to improve access to health care and the management of chronic diseases.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2302Expanding prescriptive authority for pharmacists.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1478Modifying the manner of death listed in a death certificate following a conviction of controlled substance homicide.Here: left pendingDebra LekanoffDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1792Consolidating regulatory authority for nursing assistants.Here: left pendingEdwin ObrasDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1093Providing coverage for massage therapy under medical assistance plans.Here: left pendingShelley KlobaDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2177Modifying the vital statistics definition of fetal death.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1251Improving the timeliness and accuracy of the issuance of a report of death.Here: left pendingSharon WylieDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 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 pendingLisa ParshleyDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1413Prohibiting government purchases of opioid overdose reversal medications from certain entities.Here: left pendingKristine ReevesDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1780Promoting accurate communications between patients and health care providers.Here: left pendingMatt MarshallRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1849Expanding the drugs eligible for the unexpired prescription drug donation program.Here: left pendingJenny GrahamRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1675Concerning the corporate practice of medicine.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1639Requiring entities offering medicare advantage coverage in Washington to provide certain disclosures to consumers.Here: left pendingAdam BernbaumDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1433Concerning access to psychedelic substances.Here: left pendingNicole MacriDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2127Changing the legal title for physician assistants to physician associates.Here: left pendingMatt MarshallRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1124Establishing a prescribing psychologist certification in Washington state.Here: left pendingTarra SimmonsDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1577Concerning the provision of palliative care services by volunteer organizations that provide hospice care without compensation.Here: left pendingAdam BernbaumDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1427Concerning certified peer support specialists.Here: left pendingLauren DavisDBecame lawBecame lawMay 19, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1811Enhancing crisis response services through co-response integration and support.Here: left pendingOsman SalahuddinDBecame lawBecame lawMay 19, 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: left pendingNicole MacriDBecame lawBecame lawMay 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1422Modifying the drug take-back program.Here: left pendingStrom PetersonDBecame lawBecame lawMay 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1432Improving access to appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services.Here: left pendingTarra SimmonsDBecame lawBecame lawMay 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: left pendingLisa ParshleyDBecame lawBecame lawMay 12, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1971Increasing access to prescription hormone therapy.Here: left pendingNicole MacriDBecame lawBecame lawApr 25, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1686Creating a health care entity registry.Here: left pendingDan BronoskeDBecame lawBecame lawApr 22, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1718Concerning well-being programs for certain health care professionals.Here: left pendingMy-Linh ThaiDBecame lawBecame lawApr 21, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1669Concerning coverage requirements for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces.Here: left pendingMonica StonierDBecame lawBecame lawApr 21, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1531Preserving the ability of public officials to address communicable diseases.Here: left pendingDan BronoskeDBecame lawBecame lawApr 21, 2025Effective date 4/21/2025.
HB 1824Concerning inspections for accredited birthing centers.Here: left pendingStephanie BarnardRBecame lawBecame lawApr 16, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1215Removing references to pregnancy from the model directive form under the natural death act.Here: left pendingJamila TaylorDBecame lawBecame lawApr 16, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1720Expanding the types of medication assistance that may be provided to residents of community-based care settings.Here: left pendingJoe SchmickRBecame lawBecame lawApr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.
HB 1706Aligning the implementation of application programming interfaces for prior authorization with federal guidelines.Here: left pendingTarra SimmonsDBecame lawBecame lawApr 7, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025.

Members

19 members

Republican 7Democratic 12
Health Care and Wellness committee · Polis