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WA SB5985

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tina Orwall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • University of Washington and Washington State University must create an online resource center on endometriosis by July 1, 2028, covering detection, diagnosis, patient care, and communication best practices for healthcare professionals

  • Stakeholders with lived experience of endometriosis must be included in developing the resource center materials

  • The online resource center must be updated every three years with at least one stakeholder meeting during each update process; this requirement expires December 31, 2031

  • Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must incorporate menstrual health information into health and physical education learning standards, including how to differentiate typical discomfort from severe symptoms requiring medical attention like endometriosis

  • The education standards requirement expires June 30, 2029

Legislative Description

Concerning endometriosis.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care and Wellness2/12/2026
Rules1/29/2026
Health & Long-term Care1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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