BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5985

SB 5985: Endometriosis

Concerning endometriosis.

Summary

Directs University of Washington, in collaboration with Washington State University and other relevant stakeholders, beginning July 1, 2027, to establish an online resource center focusing on endometriosis by July 1, 2028.
Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to incorporate information related to menstrual health, including differentiating between typical menstrual discomfort and severe symptoms that may require additional medical attention such as endometriosis, when revising the health and physical education state learning standards.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5985), 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 endometriosis;

Passed February 10, 2026

Version voted on: SSB 5985

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	0	0	1
Republican	18	0	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5985)
Feb 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (SSB 5985)
Feb 10, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5985)
Feb 10, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5985)
Feb 10, 20261st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5985)
Feb 10, 20261st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 6, 2026Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SSB 5985)
Feb 6, 2026Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Jan 29, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5985)
Jan 29, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 27, 2026HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5985)
Jan 27, 2026HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Jan 6, 2026Prefiled for introduction.

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

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