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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1357

HB 1357: Prior authorization/health

Modernizing the prior authorization process.

Summary

  • Establishes requirements for the prior authorization process for private health insurance, Public Employee Benefit Board and School Employee Benefit Board health programs, and Medicaid programs related to time frames for decisions, electronic authorization standards, and communication requirements.
  • Expands the reporting requirements of health carriers related to prior authorization information to include prescription drug data.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1357), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 9, 2023
  6. LawMay 9, 2023
Prime sponsor
Tarra Simmons (D-23)
Introduced
January 16, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 9, 2023
Session law
Chapter 382, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1357, SHB 1357, E2SHB 1357

AN ACT Relating to modernizing the prior authorization process;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tarra Simmons (D-23)

9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Joe Schmick R-9Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Julio Cortes D-38Julia Reed D-36Jessica Bateman D-22Paul Harris R-17Emily Alvarado D-34Gerry Pollet D-46Michelle Valdez R-26

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1357
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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

Passed April 11, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1357
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 18, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1357
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023*. (E2SHB 1357)
  2. Chapter 382, 2023 Laws. (E2SHB 1357)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1357)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1357)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1357)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1357)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 1357)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1357)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1357)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1357)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SHB 1357)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1357)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1357)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1357)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1357)
  16. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1357)
  17. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1357)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1357)
  19. HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1357)
  20. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (E2SHB 1357)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1357)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1357)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1357)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1357)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1357)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1357)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1357)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1357)
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  31. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1357)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1357)
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1357)
  34. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1357)
  35. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1357)
  36. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  37. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  38. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  39. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1357)
  40. Referred to Appropriations.
  41. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1357)
  42. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1357)
  43. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  44. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  45. Minority; without recommendation.
  46. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

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