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WA SJR8206

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Hasegawa

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Article XXXIII to the Washington State Constitution, establishing access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable health care as a fundamental right for every state resident

  • Places an obligation on the state to ensure this health care access for all Washington residents

  • Requires balancing the health care obligation against funding for other essential public services

  • Limits legal remedies in enforcement actions against the state, prohibiting interference with the balance between health care funding and other public services

  • Requires submission to voters at the next general election, with the Secretary of State publishing notice at least four times in the four weeks before the election in every legal newspaper

Legislative Description

Amending the Constitution to establish a right to affordable health care.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means2/4/2026
Health & Long-term Care1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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