Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5959: Charity care residency

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

Plain-language summary

SB 5959 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning residency requirements for charity care. Primary sponsor: Shelly Short (R). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Shelly Short (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.