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WA SB6258

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Muzzall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Washington Medical Commission to create rules allowing voluntary relinquishment of medical licenses issued under chapters 18.71, 18.71A, 18.71B, 18.71C, and 18.71D RCW

  • Licensees cannot use relinquishment to avoid discipline or if they are currently subject to discipline or under investigation by the commission

  • Relinquishment is not considered an adverse action and will not be reported to disciplinary databases, the National Practitioner Data Bank, or other websites

  • Licensees who relinquish their license permanently give up their property right with no option for reinstatement or renewal

Legislative Description

Creating a nondisciplinary pathway for relinquishing licenses issued by the Washington medical commission.

Last Action

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Postsecondary Education & Workforce2/17/2026
Rules2/2/2026
Health & Long-term Care1/21/2026

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