Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5897: Pulse oximeters in schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5897 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ensuring the supply of pulse oximeters in public schools. Primary sponsor: Matt Boehnke (R). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to pulse oximeters in public schools;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boehnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Marcus Riccelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Vandana Slatter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
| 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
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
- Prefiled for introduction.