Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1996: Behavioral health diversion

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

HB 1996 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing a qualified county to impose a tax for the funding of behavioral health diversion from the criminal justice system. Primary sponsor: Darya Farivar (D). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Darya Farivar (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.