BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
HB 2498: Nursing education programs
Concerning nursing education program standards.
Summary
- Requires the Washington State Board of Nursing to modify certain nursing education program standards.
From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2498), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 15, 2026
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Debra Entenman (D-47)
- Introduced
- January 15, 2026 in the House
- Last action
- January 15, 2026
- Companion bill
- SB 6267
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to nursing education program standards;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Debra Entenman (D-47)
3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
HB 2498 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2498 (2023–24) Ferry system emergency decl.
- HB 2498 (2019–20) DNR lease termination
- HB 2498 (2017–18) Military spouse credentials
- HB 2498 (2015–16) Dental prior authorization
- HB 2498 (2013–14) Impact fee payment
- HB 2498 (2011–12) Minimum hourly wage rate
- HB 2498 (2009–10) Residential habilitation ctr
- HB 2498 (2007–08) Prescription drugs