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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1255

HB 1255: Health care prof. SUD prg.

Reducing stigma and incentivizing health care professionals to participate in a substance use disorder monitoring and treatment program.

Summary

Prohibits the Department of Health and the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (Nursing Commission) from posting information on a public website regarding an enforcement action taken against an individual licensed by the Nursing Commission if the individual has successfully completed the terms of an agreement or order requiring the individual to contact and/or participate in an approved substance use disorder monitoring program.
Requires the Nursing Commission to establish a stipend program to defray the costs associated with participating in the Nursing Commission's approved substance use disorder monitoring program.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1255), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2023

IntroducedJan 12, 2023
Out of committeeFeb 10, 2023
Passed HouseMar 6, 2023
Passed SenateApr 6, 2023
GovernorApr 20, 2023
LawApr 20, 2023

Prime sponsor: Tarra Simmons (D-23)
Introduced: January 12, 2023 in the House
Last action: April 20, 2023
Session law: Chapter 141, Laws of 2023
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1255, SHB 1255

AN ACT Relating to reducing stigma and incentivizing health care professionals licensed by the Washington state nursing care quality assurance commission to participate in a substance use disorder monitoring and treatment program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tarra Simmons (D-23)

7 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Paul Harris R-17 Strom Peterson D-21 Julia Reed D-36 Marcus Riccelli D-3 Nicole Macri D-43 Jessica Bateman D-22 Beth Doglio D-22

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023

Version voted on: SHB 1255

60 Yea 35 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	1
Republican	3	35	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (60)

Nay (35)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 6, 2023

Version voted on: SHB 1255

40 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	0	0	1
Republican	12	7	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (40)

Nay (7)

Excused (2)

Drew MacEwen R-35
Kevin Van De Wege D-24

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History

Apr 20, 2023Effective date 7/23/2023. (SHB 1255)
Apr 20, 2023Chapter 141, 2023 Laws. (SHB 1255)
Apr 20, 2023Governor signed. (SHB 1255)
Apr 14, 2023Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1255)
Apr 8, 2023President signed. (SHB 1255)
Apr 7, 2023Speaker signed. (SHB 1255)
Apr 6, 2023Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1255)
Apr 6, 2023Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1255)
Mar 30, 2023Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1255)
Mar 29, 2023Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1255)
Mar 28, 2023Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1255)
Mar 28, 2023HLTC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1255)
Mar 8, 2023First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (SHB 1255)
Mar 6, 2023Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1255)
Mar 6, 2023Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1255)
Mar 6, 20231st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1255)
Mar 6, 20231st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 3, 2023Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1255)
Mar 3, 2023Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 10, 2023Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1255)
Feb 10, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1255)
Feb 10, 2023Committee relieved of further consideration.
Feb 10, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 7, 2023Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1255)
Feb 7, 2023Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 6, 2023Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1255)
Feb 6, 2023Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 3, 2023HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1255)
Feb 3, 2023HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 3, 2023HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 12, 2023First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1255 in other sessions

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

HB 1255 (2025–26) Encampment removal · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1255 (2021–22) Motorcycle steering equip. · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1255 (2019–20) Patches pal license plates · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1255 (2017–18) Tacoma Narrows bridge tolls · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1255 (2015–16) Minority & women's business · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1255 (2013–14) School plants/prev. wage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1255 (2011–12) Indian tribes/counselors · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1255 (2009–10) Initiation fees and dues · Did not pass · died in committee

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