Loading chat...

WA SB5988

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

June Robinson

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Washington Department of Health may apply for federal approval to become an accrediting body for opioid treatment programs under 42 C.F.R. Part 8

  • If approved, the department must establish accreditation fees through rulemaking, including initial accreditation and renewal fees

  • Accreditation fees must be set at levels sufficient to cover all costs associated with providing accreditation services

  • The department may use funds from the opioid abatement settlement account to offset costs of providing accreditation services

  • Passed Senate 47-1 on February 13, 2026 and House 62-34 on March 4, 2026

Legislative Description

Establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Appropriations2/23/2026
Health Care and Wellness2/17/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Ways & Means1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available