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WA HB2437
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Debra Lekanoff
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Washington Department of Health to apply for federal approval to become an accrediting body for opioid treatment programs under 42 C.F.R. Part 8
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Requires the department, if approved by U.S. Health and Human Services, to establish accreditation fees through rulemaking, including initial accreditation and renewal fees
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Fees must be set at levels sufficient to cover the full costs of providing accreditation services
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Permits the department to use funds from the opioid abatement settlement account to offset accreditation service costs
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Adds a new section to chapter 71.24 RCW (Community Behavioral Health Services Act)
Legislative Description
Establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health.
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations.
2/3/2026