Bill

Prior authorization/health

Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process.

Sponsors

Representative Primary

Representative SecondarySenator HasegawaSecondarySenator LovelettSecondarySenator MuzzallSecondarySenator NoblesSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026*.

1. Mar 23, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026*.
2. Mar 23, 2026
   Chapter 157, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 23, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 12, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 11, 2026
   Speaker signed.
6. Mar 10, 2026
   President signed.
7. Mar 4, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
8. Feb 14, 2026
   First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
9. Feb 11, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
10. Jan 21, 2025
    First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.