Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 6232: Mental health counselors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 6232 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creating the Washington state board of licensed mental health counselors. Primary sponsor: Jessica Bateman (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to creating the Washington state board of licensed mental health counselors;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bateman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Marcus Riccelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| 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 Health & Long-Term Care.