Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5233: Washington health trust
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5233 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Developing the Washington health trust. Primary sponsor: Bob Hasegawa (D). It lists 10 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 expansion and consolidation of public health plans in Washington under a unified financing system in order to universalize eligibility to all Washington residents, ensure comprehensive medical coverage including primary care, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, and achieve cost savings through administrative efficiency, bulk pricing, and cost controls;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hasegawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jessica Bateman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mike Chapman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Manka Dhingra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Marko Liias | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Liz Lovelett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Derek Stanford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Yasmin Trudeau | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“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 & Long-Term Care.