BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 6566: Mental health parity
Establishing mental health parity with medical and surgical services.
Summary
- Declares an intent to end discrimination in Washington state in the offering of insurance coverage for mental disorders by requiring that health insurers provide coverage for mental health services at parity with medical and surgical services.
From the Bill Digest (SB 6566), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 21, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
- Introduced
- January 21, 1998 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 21, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 6566 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6566 (2019–20) Kitsap comprehensive plan
- SB 6566 (2017–18) Juvenile offenses
- SB 6566 (2015–16) Gambling/network services
- SB 6566 (2013–14) Clemency and pardons board
- SB 6566 (2011–12) Real property judgment lien
- SB 6566 (2009–10) Acts against animal facility
- SB 6566 (2007–08) Concurrency and impact fees
- SB 6566 (2005–06) Commute trip reduction