Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Javier Valdez
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5414 2025–26 |
Social equity impact/auditsRequires performance audits to include social equity impact analysis of programs or services. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5459 2025–26 |
Call center retentionRequires certain call center employers to notify the Employment Security Department before moving operations to a foreign country. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5480 2025–26 |
Medical debtProhibits hospitals, physician groups, professional partners, and collection agencies from reporting medical debt to credit reporting agencies or credit bureaus. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5493 2025–26 |
Hospital price transparencyRequires hospitals to comply with federal hospital price transparency rules, as they existed on January 1, 2025, and submit data to the Department of Health. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5498 2025–26 |
Contraceptive coverageApplies the requirement that health plans reimburse for a 12-month supply of contraceptives to all prescriptions, instead of only refills. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5118 2025–26 |
International medical gradsMakes changes to limited licenses for international medical graduates. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 4, 2025 |
| SB 5128 2025–26 |
Juvenile detention, medicalSpecifies that Medicaid suspension provisions apply to persons confined in institutions and facilities operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families but not county juvenile detention facilities. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 4, 2025 |
| SB 5457 2025–26 |
BroadcastersClarifies the definition of radio and television broadcasting for purposes of the business and occupation tax. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 4, 2025 |
| SB 5577 2025–26 |
HIV antiviral drugs/medicaidRequires Medicaid coverage for all federal Food and Drug Administration-approved HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization or step therapy. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 11, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 4, 2025 |