Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2177: Definition of fetal death
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2177 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on December 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifying the vital statistics definition of fetal death. Primary sponsor: My-Linh Thai (D). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to modifying the vital statistics definition of fetal death;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My-Linh Thai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Mary Fosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Shelley Kloba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kristine Reeves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Cindy Ryu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Janice Zahn | 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
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
- Prefiled for introduction.