Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 6226: Audiologist autonomy
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 6226 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Protecting the clinical autonomy of audiologists. Primary sponsor: Paul Harris (R). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to protecting the clinical autonomy of audiologists;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tina Orwall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor signed.
- Chapter 185, 2026 Laws.
- Effective date 6/11/2026.
- Delivered to Governor.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Senate concurred in House amendments.
- Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 5.
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
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