BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 5877: Anesth. assistant surcharges

Making a technical correction to the surcharges authorized for certified anesthesiologist assistants.

Summary

Allows certified anesthesiologist assistants to participate in the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) and applies a licensing surcharge to enable such participation.
Clarifies which licensees fall under the purview of the Washington Medical Commission and are subject to the surcharge for the WPHP.

From the House Bill Report (SB 5877), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to making a technical correction to the surcharges authorized for certified anesthesiologist assistants;

Passed February 4, 2026

Version voted on: SB 5877

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

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Mar 5, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 2, 2026APP - Executive action taken by committee.
Mar 2, 2026APP - Majority; do pass.
Mar 2, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 25, 2026HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 25, 2026Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 25, 2026HCW - Majority; do pass.
Feb 6, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Feb 4, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Feb 4, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Jan 28, 2026Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Jan 22, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 20, 2026HLTC - Majority; do pass.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Dec 12, 2025Prefiled for introduction.

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

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