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WA SB5493

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Riccelli

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Hospitals must publish all data and comply with federal hospital price transparency rules (45 C.F.R. Part 180, subparts A and B) by July 1, 2027
  • Hospitals must submit machine-readable files containing standard charges for all hospital items and services to the state department at least annually starting July 1, 2027
  • Hospitals must also submit consumer-friendly lists of standard charges for shoppable services to the department annually
  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (Senate 49-0, House 97-0) and signed by Governor Ferguson on April 22, 2025
  • Effective date: July 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Concerning hospital price transparency.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/2/2025
Health Care and Wellness3/13/2025
Rules2/19/2025
Health & Long-term Care1/24/2025

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