Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2261: Health care credentials
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2261 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ensuring transparency in credentials and communications between patients and health care professionals. Primary sponsor: Matt Marshall (R). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to ensuring transparency in credentials and communications between patients and health care professionals;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Marshall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Stephanie Barnard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
“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.