BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1824

HB 1824: Accredited birthing centers

Concerning inspections for accredited birthing centers.

Summary

Establishes that a birthing center that is accredited by a birthing center accrediting body is not subject to a state licensure survey if certain conditions are met.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1824), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2025

AN ACT Relating to inspections for accredited birthing centers;

Passed March 4, 2025

Version voted on: SHB 1824

95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	56	0	0	3
Republican	39	0	0	0

How each member voted

Passed April 4, 2025

Version voted on: SHB 1824

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	0
Republican	19	0	0	0

How each member voted

Apr 16, 2025Effective date 7/27/2025. (SHB 1824)
Apr 16, 2025Chapter 69, 2025 Laws. (SHB 1824)
Apr 16, 2025Governor signed. (SHB 1824)
Apr 11, 2025Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1824)
Apr 10, 2025President signed. (SHB 1824)
Apr 9, 2025Speaker signed. (SHB 1824)
Apr 4, 2025Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1824)
Apr 4, 2025Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1824)
Mar 26, 2025Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1824)
Mar 21, 2025Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1824)
Mar 20, 2025HLTC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1824)
Mar 6, 2025First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (SHB 1824)
Mar 4, 2025Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1824)
Mar 4, 2025Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1824)
Mar 4, 20251st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1824)
Mar 4, 20251st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 28, 2025Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1824)
Feb 28, 2025Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 21, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1824)
Feb 21, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 19, 2025HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1824)
Feb 19, 2025HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 19, 2025HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 4, 2025First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

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

HB 1824 (2023–24) Shooting sweepstakes · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1824 (2021–22) Outdoor recreation fees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1824 (2019–20) Pinnipeds & orcas · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1824 (2017–18) Electronic product recycling · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1824 (2015–16) Long-life smoke detectors · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1824 (2013–14) Unlawful internet gambling · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1824 (2011–12) Armored vehicle employees · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1824 (2009–10) Concussion mgmt/youth sports · Enacted · Chapter 475, Laws of 2009