BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2228: Individual health insurance

Incentivizing participation in the Washington individual health insurance market in certain counties.

Summary

Establishes the Washington patient choice restoration act. Reduces state health insurance mandates in counties with one or fewer health plans offered in the individual market to incentivize insurers to reenter the marketplace and revitalize competition and consumer choice.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2228), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to incentivizing participation in the Washington individual health insurance market in certain counties;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017First 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 2228 (2025–26) Scissor stairs · Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2026
HB 2228 (2023–24) Middle housing density · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2228 (2019–20) State fire service deploy. · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2228 (2015–16) Health information fees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2228 (2013–14) Private voc school students · Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2014
HB 2228 (2011–12) Meds/access for uninsured · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2228 (2009–10) Sustainable operating budget · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2228 (2007–08) Motor vehicle liability ins · Did not pass · died in committee