Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Died Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 5888 — Concerning statewide health care coordination and communication regarding individuals housed in confinement settings.

Last action — Referred to Ways & Means.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

75 added · 72 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 5888 added a requirement for the council to include nonvoting members with lived experience in the health care system within total confinement settings. It also specified that the chair of the council must be a dedicated physician appointed by the Department of Health. These changes aim to enhance the council's composition by ensuring it includes diverse perspectives, which is crucial for addressing the health care needs of individuals in confinement.

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S-4115.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5888 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Senate Human Services (originally sponsored by Senators C.
S-3671.1 SENATE BILL 5888 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Senators C.
Wilson, Boehnke, Hasegawa, Nguyen, Nobles, and Wellman) READ FIRST TIME 01/19/24.
Wilson, Boehnke, Hasegawa, Nguyen, Nobles, and Wellman Prefiled 12/20/23.
Read first time 01/08/24.
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
1 SSB 5888 council within the department of health that will be supported by representation from state agencies, local governments, federally recognized tribes, and other relevant parties.
1 SB 5888 council within the department of health that will be supported by representation from state agencies, local governments, federally recognized tribes, and other relevant parties.
2 SSB 5888 (ix) One member representing county juvenile court administrators;
2 SB 5888 (ix) One member representing county juvenile court administrators;
(x) One member with lived experience of using the health care system in an institution of total confinement;
and (x) One member with lived experience of using the health care system in an institution of total confinement.
and (xi) Two members representing behavioral health administrative services organizations.
(3) The chair of the council shall be the physician appointed by the secretary of the department of health.
(3) The chair of the council shall be the physician appointed by the secretary of the department of health, who will be fully dedicated to council duties.
(4) The council shall meet at least quarterly.
(4) Through the department of health, the council shall employ the following full-time staff positions to support the council's duties:
One data analyst, one administrative assistant, and two epidemiologists.
(5) The council shall meet at least quarterly.
(5) As appropriate, councilmembers are responsible for tracking activities within their respective agencies or jurisdictions that relate to the health of individuals housed in facilities of confinement.
(6) As appropriate, councilmembers are responsible for tracking activities within their respective agencies or jurisdictions that relate to the health of individuals housed in facilities of confinement.
(a) Improve and ensure information and data sharing among and within state agencies regarding the health of adults and juveniles in such facilities;
3 SSB 5888 (b) Improve coordination among and within state and local agencies and avoid duplication;
3 SB 5888 (a) Improve and ensure information and data sharing among and within state agencies regarding the health of adults and juveniles in such facilities;
(b) Improve coordination among and within state and local agencies and avoid duplication;
4 SSB 5888
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Action History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means.

  2. And refer to Ways & Means.

  3. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  4. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.

  5. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 10:30 AM.

  6. First reading, referred to Human Services.

  7. Prefiled for introduction.

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5888?
SB 5888 is sponsored by Lisa Wellman (Democrat), T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Matt Boehnke (Republican), Claire Wilson (Democrat), and Joe Nguyen (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5888?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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