Bill

Definition of fetal death

Updating the definition of fetal death.

Sponsors

Senator ClevelandPrimary

Senator NoblesSecondarySenator RobinsonSecondarySenator WilsonSecondary

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

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

1. Mar 14, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026*.
2. Mar 14, 2026
   Chapter 45, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 14, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 10, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 5, 2026
   Speaker signed.
6. Mar 4, 2026
   President signed.
7. Mar 3, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 5.
8. Feb 12, 2026
   First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
9. Feb 10, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
10. Jan 12, 2026
    First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

Hearings