SB5579Introduced in the Senate
Prohibiting health carriers, facilities, and providers from making any public statements of any potential or planned contract terminations unless it satisfies a legal obligation.
Introduced by Annette Cleveland, District 49
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibiting health carriers, facilities, and providers from making any public statements of any potential or planned contract terminations unless it satisfies a legal obligation.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
May 20, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 21, 2025
47
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
48 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
| Derek Stanford | 1 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.
HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Committee amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 389, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
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