Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5242: Behavioral health resources
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5242 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing an interactive screening program to improve access to behavioral health resources for health care providers. Primary sponsor: Tina Orwall (D). It lists 7 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 establishing an interactive screening program to improve access to behavioral health resources for health care providers;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Orwall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Paul Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Javier Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Claire Wilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“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.