Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1577: Palliative care/volunteer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1577 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning the provision of palliative care services by volunteer organizations that provide hospice care without compensation. Primary sponsor: Adam Bernbaum (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to the provision of palliative care services by volunteer organizations that provide hospice care without compensation;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Bernbaum | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Mia Gregerson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Steve Tharinger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Sharon Wylie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
“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.
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.