Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1693: WIC hematological screening
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1693 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing an exemption for women, infants, and children program staff to perform hematological screening tests. Primary sponsor: Janice Zahn (D). It lists 9 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 providing an exemption for women, infants, and children program staff to perform hematological screening tests;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Zahn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Adam Bernbaum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Victoria Hunt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| My-Linh Thai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“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.