BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1444: Whole genome sequencing

Concerning rapid whole genome sequencing.

Summary

Requires that medical assistance programs provide coverage for rapid whole genome sequencing for enrollees who are up to one year of age and receiving inpatient hospital services in an intensive care unit or neonatal or high acuity pediatric care unit, if specific clinical conditions are met.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1444), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to rapid whole genome sequencing;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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

HB 1444 (2023–24) Common school trust revenue · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1444 (2021–22) Student supports/COVID-19 · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1444 (2019–20) Appliance efficiency · Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2019
HB 1444 (2017–18) Progression and graduation · Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2017
HB 1444 (2015–16) Property tax relief · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1444 (2013–14) Household mercury lights · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1444 (2011–12) LEOFF & WSPRS/spouse benefit · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1444 (2009–10) WSPRS administration · Did not pass · died in committee