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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5587

SB 5587: Patient bill of rights

Adopting a patient bill of rights.

Summary

  • Several requirements are established regarding the structure and operation of health plans by health carriers: Each health carrier must develop and implement policies and procedures as set forth in the bill governing the collection, use, and disclosure of health information.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5587), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)
Introduced
January 28, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
May 19, 1999
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5587, ESSB 5587

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)

12 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Sid Snyder D-19Pat Thibaudeau D-43Darlene Fairley D-32Jeralita "Jeri" Costa D-38Shirley Winsley R-28Margarita Prentice D-11Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Lisa Brown D-3Paull Shin D-21Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Rosa Franklin D-29

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 11, 1999
Version voted on: ESSB 5587
29 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26100
Republican31603
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage

May 19, 1999
Version voted on: ESSB 5587
24 Yea 19 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22113
Republican21802
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

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SB 5587 in other sessions

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