Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5513: Pharmacist scope of practice
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5513 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding pharmacists' scope of practice to improve access to health care and the management of chronic diseases. Primary sponsor: Vandana Slatter (D). It lists 3 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 expanding pharmacists' scope of practice to improve access to health care and the management of chronic diseases;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandana Slatter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
| Mike Chapman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Shelly Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“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.