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WA SB5448

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Annette Cleveland

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Dialysis services provided on-site to residents of a skilled nursing facility are exempt from certificate of need (CON) requirements under Washington state law

  • These on-site dialysis services are classified as home hemodialysis pursuant to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions for coverage and associated guidance

  • The bill amends RCW 70.38.111 by adding a new subsection (15) specifically addressing this exemption

  • Sponsored by Senators Cleveland and Muzzall during the 2025 Regular Session (69th Legislature)

Legislative Description

Exempting certain dialysis services from certificate of need requirements.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Long-term Care1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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