Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1566: Prior authorization/health
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1566 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process. Primary sponsor: Alicia Rule (D). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official title
AN ACT Relating to making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Rule | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Shelley Kloba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Matt Marshall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Clyde Shavers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to Appropriations.
- HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
- HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.