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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2642

HB 2642: Sub. use disorder coverage

Removing health coverage barriers to accessing substance use disorder treatment services.

Summary

  • Establishes minimum coverage times before utilization review may be conducted for withdrawal management or inpatient or residential substance use disorder treatment services.
  • Establishes timelines for behavioral health agencies to submit admissions materials to payers and for payers to make medical necessity determinations.
  • Directs the Health Care Authority to develop an action plan to support improved transitions between different levels of care, including addressing barriers to facilitating transfers to appropriate levels of care.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2642), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 14, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 6, 2020
  5. GovernorApr 3, 2020
  6. LawApr 3, 2020
Prime sponsor
Lauren Davis (D-32)
Introduced
January 16, 2020 in the House
Last action
April 3, 2020
Session law
Chapter 345, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2642, ESHB 2642

AN ACT Relating to removing health coverage barriers to accessing substance use disorder treatment services;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lauren Davis (D-32)

29 co-sponsors (21 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Eileen Cody D-34Frank Chopp D-43Paul Harris R-17Mari Leavitt D-28Michelle Valdez R-26Norma Smith R-10Roger Goodman D-45Tina Orwall D-33My-Linh Thai D-41Nicole Macri D-43Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Joe Schmick R-9Steve Tharinger D-24Marcus Riccelli D-3June Robinson D-38Dan Griffey R-35Jenny Graham R-6Sherry Appleton D-23Lisa Callan D-5Morgan Irwin R-31Steve Bergquist D-11Debra Lekanoff D-40Andrew Barkis R-2Tana Senn D-41Beth Doglio D-22Amy Walen D-48Strom Peterson D-21Timm Ormsby D-3Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2642
94 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican37400
How each member voted

Yea (94)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 6, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2642
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 10, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2642
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESHB 2642)
  2. Chapter 345, 2020 Laws. (ESHB 2642)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2642)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2642)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2642)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2642)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2642)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2642)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2642)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2642)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2642)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2642)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2642)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2642)
  15. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2642)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2642)
  17. BH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2642)
  18. Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 2642)
  19. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 2642)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2642)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2642)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2642)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2642)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2642)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  27. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness. (ESHB 2642)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2642)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2642)
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness.
  33. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 2642)
  34. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2642)
  35. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. Referred to Appropriations.
  37. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

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