BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2198: Health care freedom

Adopting the Washington state health care freedom act of 2015.

Summary

Establishes the Washington state health care freedom act of 2015. Prohibits a law or rule pertaining to health care from directly or indirectly compelling any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system. Allows a person or employer to pay directly for lawful health care services.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2198), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to adopting the Washington state health care freedom act of 2015;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 28, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 20, 2015First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2198 (2025–26) Permitting and licensing · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2198 (2023–24) School facility temperatures · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2198 (2019–20) Uncovered tires · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2198 (2017–18) RTA MVET administration · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2198 (2013–14) Medical marijuana/tax relief · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2198 (2011–12) Renewable energy systems · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2198 (2009–10) Rental car businesses · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2198 (2007–08) Safety corridor projects · Did not pass · died in committee