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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1218

HB 1218: Competency eval. & restor.

Concerning persons referred for competency evaluation and restoration services.

Summary

  • Makes changes to competency evaluation and restoration services provisions, including procedures in nonfelony cases, outpatient competency restoration, duties of forensic navigators, and hearings for involuntary medication determinations.
  • Requires the Health Care Authority to expand the Forensic Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Program.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (E2SHB 1218), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 2025
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Darya Farivar (D-46)
Introduced
January 13, 2025 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2026
Requested by
Governor
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1218, SHB 1218, 2SHB 1218, E2SHB 1218

AN ACT Relating to persons referred for competency evaluation and restoration services within the framework of the forensic mental health care system consistent with the requirements agreed to in the Trueblood settlement agreement;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Darya Farivar (D-46)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Nicole Macri D-43Julia Reed D-36Tarra Simmons D-23Sharon Wylie D-49Gerry Pollet D-46Chipalo Street D-37Timm Ormsby D-3Shaun Scott D-43Osman Salahuddin D-48Lisa Parshley D-22Natasha Hill D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2025
Version voted on: E2SHB 1218
53 Yea 44 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51701
Republican23700
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (E2SHB 1218)
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (E2SHB 1218)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1218)
  4. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 1218)
  5. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1218)
  6. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1218)
  7. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1218)
  8. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1218)
  9. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (E2SHB 1218)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 1218)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1218)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1218)
  13. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1218)
  14. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1218)
  15. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1218)
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1218)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1218)
  20. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1218)
  21. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1218)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1218)
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1218)
  24. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1218)
  25. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1218)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1218)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1218)
  28. Minority; without recommendation.
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  33. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1218)
  34. Referred to Appropriations.
  35. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1218)
  36. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1218)
  37. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. Minority; do not pass.
  39. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  41. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1218 in other sessions

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