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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1566

HB 1566: Prior authorization/health

Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process.

Summary

  • Modifies requirements related to determination notifications, peer review, and the use of artificial intelligence as part of the prior authorization process for private health insurance, Public Employee Benefit Board and School Employee Benefit Board health programs, and Medicaid programs,

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1566), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2025
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Alicia Rule (D-42)
Introduced
January 24, 2025 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2026
Companion bill
SB 5395
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1566, SHB 1566

AN ACT Relating to making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Alicia Rule (D-42)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Matt Marshall R-2Clyde Shavers D-10Gerry Pollet D-46Shelley Kloba D-1

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1566)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1566)
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1566)
  6. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1566)
  7. Minority; without recommendation.
  8. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  10. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1566 in other sessions

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