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WA SB5762
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tina Orwall
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AI Summary
- Increases the 988 behavioral health crisis line tax on phone lines from 40 cents to 60 cents per line beginning July 1, 2026, and to 80 cents per line beginning July 1, 2027
- Applies the tax increase uniformly to radio access lines, interconnected voice over internet protocol service lines, and switched access lines
- Requires account expenditures to prioritize fully funding 988 crisis hotline centers and designated contact hubs to achieve specified in-state call response rates
- Dedicates 10% of annual tax receipts to mobile rapid response crisis teams and community-based crisis teams, with up to 30% of that amount reserved for teams affiliated with Washington tribes
- Prohibits using account funds to supplant general fund appropriations for behavioral health services or Medicaid-covered services
Legislative Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning 988 crisis hotline funding and technology requirements.
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file.
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/9/2026
Ways & Means2/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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