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WA HB2329

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Barnard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed midwives may delegate selected acts, tasks, or procedures to medical assistants and international board certified lactation consultants, in addition to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses already permitted under current law
  • Delegated tasks must not exceed the education and scope of practice of the nurse, medical assistant, or lactation consultant
  • Adds licensed midwives to the definition of "health care practitioner" authorized to supervise medical assistants under RCW 18.360.010
  • Section 2 of the act expires June 30, 2027, with Section 3 taking effect on the same date to account for pending changes to nursing terminology in state law

Legislative Description

Concerning midwife supervision of medical assistants and lactation consultants.

Last Action

House Rules "X" file.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2026
Health Care and Wellness1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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