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WA HB1287
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Rule
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AI Summary
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Amends RCW 18.225.105 and RCW 18.19.180 to add a new exception allowing licensed counselors and credentialed individuals to disclose client health information when permitted under chapter 70.02 RCW (the state's health care information disclosure law)
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Applies to licensed mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and other credentialed counseling professionals in Washington state
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Enables better care coordination by aligning counselor confidentiality rules with existing health care information sharing standards
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Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 94-0, Senate 49-0) and signed by Governor Ferguson on April 21, 2025
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Effective date: July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Addressing the disclosure of health information for care coordination.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/21/2025