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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1196

HB 1196: Audio-only telemedicine

Concerning audio-only telemedicine.

Summary

  • Requires reimbursement for audio-only telemedicine services.
  • Expands the definition of telemedicine for purposes of hospital privileging to include audio-only telemedicine services.
  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner and the Collaborative for the Advancement of Telemedicine to study and make recommendations regarding telemedicine.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1196), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2021
  3. Passed HouseFeb 24, 2021
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 3, 2021
  6. LawMay 3, 2021
Prime sponsor
Marcus Riccelli (D-3)
Introduced
January 14, 2021 in the House
Last action
May 3, 2021
Session law
Chapter 157, Laws of 2021
Companion bill
SB 5325
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1196, ESHB 1196

AN ACT Relating to audio-only telemedicine;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marcus Riccelli (D-3)

20 co-sponsors (19 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Lisa Callan D-5Jessica Bateman D-22Bill Ramos D-5Eileen Cody D-34Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Davina Duerr D-1Paul Harris R-17Mari Leavitt D-28Steve Bergquist D-11Sharon Shewmake D-42Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Nicole Macri D-43Steve Tharinger D-24Vandana Slatter D-48Lauren Davis D-32April Berg D-44Gerry Pollet D-46Tina Orwall D-33Kirsten Harris-Talley D-37Noel Frame D-36

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 24, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1196
94 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican38300
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 10, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1196
45 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25400
Republican20000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 15, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1196
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (ESHB 1196)
  2. Chapter 157, 2021 Laws. (ESHB 1196)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1196)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1196)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1196)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1196)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1196)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1196)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1196)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1196)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1196)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1196)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1196)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1196)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1196)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1196)
  17. HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1196)
  18. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1196)
  19. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 1196)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1196)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1196)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1196)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1196)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1196)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1196)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  29. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1196)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1196)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1196)
  32. Minority; without recommendation.
  33. Minority; do not pass.
  34. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

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