Washington 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 15 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 1865 — Addressing the behavioral health workforce shortage and expanding access to peer services by creating the profession of certified peer specialists.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

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    To Executive
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This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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The latest version of HB 1865 has changed the sections cited within the law it seeks to amend, shifting focus primarily to include more specific provisions regarding certified peer specialists. This matters because it could potentially expand access to peer support services for individuals with commercial insurance, not just Medicaid recipients, ensuring more people can benefit from these critical services across various health care settings. By recognizing and addressing these gaps, the bill aims to enhance the behavioral health care continuum significantly.

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H-2457.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1865 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2022 Regular Session By House Health Care & Wellness (originally sponsored by Representatives Davis, Caldier, Callan, Dent, Duerr, Goodman, Macri, Senn, Wylie, Paul, Sullivan, Simmons, Chopp, Slatter, Bergquist, Valdez, Pollet, Ormsby, Graham, and Frame) READ FIRST TIME 02/02/22.
H-1796.2 HOUSE BILL 1865 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2022 Regular Session By Representatives Davis, Caldier, Callan, Dent, Duerr, Goodman, Macri, Senn, Wylie, Paul, Sullivan, Simmons, Chopp, Slatter, Bergquist, Valdez, Pollet, Ormsby, Graham, and Frame Prefiled 01/07/22.
Read first time 01/10/22.
Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
amending RCW 43.70.110, 18.130.040, and 43.43.842;
amending RCW 18.130.040 and 43.43.842;
1 SHB 1865 (2) Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to address the behavioral health workforce crisis, expand access to peer services, and honor the contributions of the peer profession by creating the profession of certified peer specialists.
1 HB 1865 (2) Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to address the behavioral health workforce crisis, expand access to peer services, and honor the contributions of the peer profession by creating the profession of certified peer specialists.
(a) Until July 1, 2026, a behavioral health provider, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 with at least two years of experience working in a behavioral health practice that employs peer specialists as part of treatment teams;
(a) Until July 1, 2025, a behavioral health provider, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 with at least two years of experience working in a behavioral health practice that employs peer specialists as part of treatment teams;
2 SHB 1865 client in the acquisition and exercise of skills needed to support the client's recovery.
2 HB 1865 client in the acquisition and exercise of skills needed to support the client's recovery.
(5) Coordinate with the health care authority to confirm an applicants' successful completion of the certified peer specialist education course offered by the health care authority under section 11 of this act and successful passage of the associated oral examination as proof of eligibility to take a qualifying written examination for applicants for obtaining a certificate;
(5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations;
(6) Establish practice parameters consistent with the definition of the practice of peer support services;
(6) Coordinate with the health care authority to confirm an applicants' successful completion of the certified peer specialist education course offered by the health care authority under section 11 of this act and successful passage of the associated oral examination as proof of eligibility to take a qualifying written examination for applicants for obtaining a certificate;
(7) Provide staffing and administrative support to the advisory committee.
(7) Establish practice parameters consistent with the definition of the practice of peer support services;
Beginning October 1, 2023, the lead staff person supporting and communicating with the advisory committee must be a certified peer counselor;
(8) Develop a written examination.
(8) Determine which states have credentialing requirements equivalent to those of this state, and issue certificates to applicants credentialed in those states without examination;
The initial written examination shall be adapted from that used by the health care authority as of the effective date of this section and modified pursuant to input and comments from the advisory committee;
(9) Define and approve any supervised experience requirements for certification;
(9) Prepare, grade, and administer, or supervise the grading and administration of written examinations for obtaining a certificate;
3 SHB 1865 (10) Assist the advisory committee with the review of peer counselor apprenticeship program applications in the process of being approved and registered under chapter 49.04 RCW;
3 HB 1865 (10) Determine which states have credentialing requirements equivalent to those of this state, and issue certificates to applicants credentialed in those states without examination;
(11) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program;
(11) Define and approve any supervised experience requirements for certification;
and (12) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
(12) Establish criteria for the approval of apprenticeship programs, with the recommendation of the advisory committee, that have been registered and approved under chapter 49.04 RCW and approve those apprenticeship programs that meet the criteria;
(13) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program;
and (14) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
(3) The department and the health care authority, as appropriate, must adopt recommendations as submitted by the advisory committee on topics related to the administration of this chapter, including:
(3) The department must adopt recommendations as submitted by the advisory committee on topics related to the administration of this chapter, including:
(a) Advice and recommendations regarding the establishment or implementation of rules related to this chapter;
(b) Advice, recommendations, and consultation regarding case disposition guidelines and priorities related to unprofessional conduct cases regarding certified peer specialists;
4 SHB 1865 (c) Assistance, recommendations, and consultation of individual committee members as needed in the review, analysis, and disposition of reports of unprofessional conduct and service recipient complaints;
4 HB 1865 (a) Advice and recommendations regarding the establishment or implementation of rules related to this chapter;
(b) Advice, recommendations, and consultation regarding case disposition guidelines and priorities related to unprofessional conduct cases regarding certified peer specialists;
(c) Assistance, recommendations, and consultation of individual committee members as needed in the review, analysis, and disposition of reports of unprofessional conduct and service recipient complaints;
(e) Assistance and recommendations regarding the written and oral examination to become a certified peer specialist and the examiners conducting the examinations, including recommendations to assure that the examinations, and the manner in which the examinations are administered, are culturally appropriate;
(e) Assistance and recommendations regarding the written and oral examination to become a certified peer specialist;
(g) Advice and guidance regarding criteria for certification based on prior experience as a peer specialist attained before July 1, 2024, as described in section 6(2) of this act;
and (g) Advice and guidance regarding criteria for certification based on prior experience as a peer specialist attained before July 1, 2023, as described in section 6(2) of this act.
(h) Recommendations for additional supports that may help those practicing as peer counselors as of the effective date of this section to become certified peer specialists;
(i) Review of existing health care authority policies and procedures related to peer counselors;
(j) Advice on approving additional education and training entities, other than the health care authority, to conduct the course of instruction in section 11(1)(a) of this act to expand availability of the course, particularly among black, indigenous, people of color, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ;
(k) Advice on approving additional testing entities, other than the health care authority to administer the written and oral examination, including entities owned by black, indigenous, and people of color;
(l) Advice on long-term planning and growth for the future advancement of the peer specialist profession;
and (m) Recommendations on recruitment and retention in the peer specialist profession, including among black, indigenous, people of color, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ.
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(5) Committee members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, including travel expenses in carrying out his or her authorized duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
5 SHB 1865 (5) Committee members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, including travel expenses in carrying out his or her authorized duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(1) Beginning July 1, 2024, except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the secretary shall issue a certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements:
(1) Beginning July 1, 2023, except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the secretary p.
5 HB 1865 shall issue a certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements:
(d) Successful passage of a written examination administered by the health care authority upon completion of the education course offered by the health care authority under section 11 of this act;
(d) Successful passage of a written examination approved by the department;
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(2) The secretary, with the recommendation of the advisory committee, shall establish criteria for the issuance of a certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services based on prior experience as a peer specialist attained before July 1, 2023.
6 SHB 1865 (2) The secretary, with the recommendation of the advisory committee, shall establish criteria for the issuance of a certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services based on prior experience as a peer specialist attained before July 1, 2024.
An applicant under this subsection shall have until July 1, 2025, to complete any standards in which the applicant is determined to be deficient.
An applicant under this subsection shall have until July 1, 2024, to complete any standards in which the applicant is determined to be deficient.
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(3) The secretary, with the recommendation of the advisory committee, shall issue a certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services based on completion of an apprenticeship program registered and approved under chapter 49.04 RCW and reviewed by the advisory committee under section 3 of this act.
(3) The secretary, with the recommendation of the advisory committee, shall establish criteria for the issuance of a certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services based on completion of an apprenticeship program registered and approved under chapter 49.04 RCW and approved by the secretary under section 3 of this act.
A certificate may be renewed upon demonstrating to the department that the certified peer specialist has successfully completed 30 hours of continuing education approved by the department.
A certificate may be renewed upon demonstrating to the department that the certified peer specialist has successfully completed 30 hours of continuing education approved p.
As part of the continuing education requirement, every six years the applicant must submit proof of successful completion of at least three hours of suicide prevention training and at least six hours of coursework in professional ethics and law, which may include topics under RCW 18.130.180.
6 HB 1865 by the department.
As part of the continuing education requirement, every six years the applicant must submit proof of successful completion of at least three hours of suicide prevention training and three hours of ethics coursework.
(a) The applicant meets the requirements of section 6 (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (4) of this act and is working toward the supervised experience requirements to become a certified peer specialist under this chapter;
(a) The applicant meets the requirements of section 6 (1)(a), (b), (c), and (4) of this act and is working toward the supervised experience and written examination requirements to become a certified peer specialist under this chapter;
(2) An applicant seeking to become a certified peer specialist trainee under this section shall submit to the secretary for approval a declaration, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, that the certified peer specialist trainee is actively pursuing the p.
(2) An applicant seeking to become a certified peer specialist trainee under this section shall submit to the secretary for approval a declaration, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, that the certified peer specialist trainee is actively pursuing the supervised experience requirements of section 6(1)(d) of this act.
7 SHB 1865 supervised experience requirements of section 6(1)(d) of this act.
(2) The secretary or the secretary's designees shall administer written examinations to each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable.
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7 HB 1865 (2) The secretary or the secretary's designees shall administer written examinations to each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable.
(5) The secretary may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private organization that credentials and renews credentials for peer counselors, or an association of credentialing p.
(5) The secretary may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private organization that credentials and renews credentials for peer counselors, or an association of credentialing agencies, for use by an applicant in meeting the credentialing requirements.
8 SHB 1865 agencies, for use by an applicant in meeting the credentialing requirements.
Fees must be established in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250, except that fees for an initial certificate and any renewal of the certificate may not exceed $100.
NEW SECTION.
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8 HB 1865 NEW SECTION.
(1)(a) By January 1, 2024, the authority must develop a course of instruction to become a certified peer specialist under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act).
(1)(a) By January 1, 2023, the authority must develop a course of instruction to become a certified peer specialist under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act).
The course must be approximately 80 hours in duration and based upon the curriculum offered by the authority in its peer counselor training as of the effective date of this section, as well as additional instruction in the principles of recovery coaching and suicide prevention.
The course must be approximately 80 hours in duration and based upon the curriculum offered by the authority in its peer specialist training as of the effective date of this section, as well as additional instruction in the principles of recovery coaching and suicide prevention.
The authority shall establish a peer engagement process to receive suggestions regarding subjects to be covered in the 80- hour curriculum beyond those addressed in the peer counselor training curriculum and recovery coaching and suicide prevention curricula, including the cultural appropriateness of the 80-hour training.
The authority must establish multiple configurations for offering the education course, including offering the course as an p.
9 SHB 1865 uninterrupted course with longer class hours held on consecutive days for students seeking accelerated completion of the course and as an extended course with reduced daily class hours, possibly with multiple days between classes, to accommodate students with other commitments.
(b) The authority shall develop an expedited course of instruction that consists of only those portions of the curriculum required under (a) of this subsection that exceed the authority's certified peer counselor training curriculum as it exists on the effective date of this section.
(b) The authority shall coordinate with the department to develop a process for the authority to confirm to the department that a student has successfully completed the certified peer specialist education course offered under this subsection and successfully passed the associated oral examination and is eligible to take a qualifying written examination for applicants to become certified peer specialists under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act);
The expedited training shall focus on assisting persons who completed the authority's certified peer counselor training as it exists on the effective date of this section to meet the education requirements for certification under section 6 of this act.
(2) By January 1, 2023, the authority must develop a training course for certified peer specialists providing supervision to certified peer specialist trainees under section 7 of this act.
(c) The authority shall coordinate with the department to develop a process for the authority to confirm to the department that a student has successfully completed the certified peer specialist education course offered under this subsection and successfully passed the associated oral examination and is eligible to take a qualifying written examination for applicants to become certified peer specialists under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act);
(3)(a) By July 1, 2023, the authority shall develop a 40-hour specialized training course in peer crisis response services for peer specialists certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act) who are working as peer crisis responders.
(2) By January 1, 2024, the authority must develop a training course for certified peer specialists providing supervision to certified peer specialist trainees under section 7 of this act.
(3)(a) By July 1, 2024, the authority shall offer a 40-hour specialized training course in peer crisis response services for peer specialists certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act) who are working as peer crisis responders.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2025, any entity that uses certified peer specialists as peer crisis responders, may only use certified peer specialists who have completed the training course established by (a) of this subsection.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2024, any entity that uses certified peer specialists as peer crisis responders, may only use certified peer specialists who have completed the training course established by (a) of this subsection.
10 SHB 1865 peer specialists who provide these services and make the records available to the state agency for auditing or certification purposes.
9 HB 1865 peer specialists who provide these services and make the records available to the state agency for auditing or certification purposes.
(4) By July 1, 2024, the authority shall offer a course designed to inform licensed or certified behavioral health agencies of the benefits of incorporating certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees into their clinical staff and best practices for incorporating their services.
(4) For the purposes of this section, the term "peer crisis responder" means a peer specialist certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act) who has completed the training under subsection (3) of this section whose job involves responding to behavioral health emergencies, including those dispatched through a 988 crisis hotline or the 911 system.
The authority shall encourage entities that hire certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees, including licensed or certified behavioral health agencies, hospitals, primary care offices, and other entities, to have appropriate staff attend the training by making it available in multiple formats.
(5) The authority shall:
(a) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this section to serve as examiners for any practical oral or written examination and assure that the examiners are trained to administer examinations in a culturally appropriate manner and represent the diversity of applicants being tested.
The authority shall adopt procedures to allow for appropriate accommodations for persons with a learning disability, other disabilities, and other needs and assure that staff involved in the administration of examinations are trained on those procedures;
(b) Develop oral and written examinations required under this section.
The initial examinations shall be adapted from those used by the authority as of the effective date of this section and modified pursuant to input and comments from the Washington state peer specialist advisory committee.
The authority shall assure that the examinations are culturally appropriate;
(c) Prepare, grade, and administer, or supervise the grading and administration of written examinations for obtaining a certificate;
(d) Approve entities to provide the educational courses required by this section and approve entities to prepare, grade, and administer written examinations for the educational courses required by this section.
In establishing approval criteria, the authority shall consider the recommendations of the Washington state peer specialist advisory committee;
and (e) Develop examination preparation materials and make them available to students enrolled in the courses established under this section in multiple formats, including specialized examination p.
11 SHB 1865 preparation support for students with higher barriers to passing the written examination.
(6) For the purposes of this section, the term "peer crisis responder" means a peer specialist certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act) who has completed the training under subsection (3) of this section whose job involves responding to behavioral health emergencies, including those dispatched through a 988 crisis hotline or the 911 system.
Behavioral health agencies must reduce the caseload for approved supervisors who are providing supervision to certified peer specialist trainees seeking certification under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act), in accordance with standards established by the Washington state certified peer specialist advisory committee.
Behavioral health agencies must reduce the caseload for approved supervisors who are providing supervision to certified peer specialist trainees seeking certification under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act), in accordance with standards established by the Washington state certified peer specialist advisory committee.
A person who is registered as an agency-affiliated counselor under chapter 18.19 RCW who engages in the practice of peer support services and whose agency, as defined in RCW 18.19.020, bills medical assistance for those services must hold a certificate as a certified peer specialist or certified peer specialist trainee under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act) no later than January 1, 2026.
A person who is registered as an agency-affiliated counselor under chapter 18.19 RCW who engages in the practice of peer support services and whose agency, as defined in RCW 18.19.020, bills medical assistance for those services must hold a certificate as a certified peer specialist or certified peer specialist trainee under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act) no later than January 1, 2025.
By January 1, 2024, the office of the insurance commissioner shall make recommendations to health carriers regarding appropriate use of certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees, network adequacy for certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees, and steps to incorporate certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees into commercial provider networks.
By January 1, 2023, the office of the insurance commissioner shall make recommendations to health carriers regarding appropriate use of certified peer specialists, network adequacy for certified peer specialists, and steps to incorporate certified peer specialists into commercial provider networks.
RCW 43.70.110 and 2020 c 80 s 28 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The secretary shall charge fees to the licensee for obtaining a license.
Physicians regulated pursuant to chapter 18.71 RCW who p.
12 SHB 1865 reside and practice in Washington and obtain or renew a retired active license are exempt from such fees.
Municipal corporations providing emergency medical care and transportation services pursuant to chapter 18.73 RCW shall be exempt from such fees, provided that such other emergency services shall only be charged for their pro rata share of the cost of licensure and inspection, if appropriate.
Peer specialists and peer specialist trainees certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act) may not be required to pay more than $100 for their initial certificate and any renewal of the certificate.
The secretary may waive the fees when, in the discretion of the secretary, the fees would not be in the best interest of public health and safety, or when the fees would be to the financial disadvantage of the state.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, fees charged shall be based on, but shall not exceed, the cost to the department for the licensure of the activity or class of activities and may include costs of necessary inspection.
(3) License fees shall include amounts in addition to the cost of licensure activities in the following circumstances:
(a) For registered nurses and licensed practical nurses licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, support of a central nursing resource center as provided in RCW 18.79.202;
(b) For all health care providers licensed under RCW 18.130.040, the cost of regulatory activities for retired volunteer medical worker licensees as provided in RCW 18.130.360;
and (c) For physicians licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW, physician assistants licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW, osteopathic physicians licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW, naturopaths licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, podiatrists licensed under chapter 18.22 RCW, chiropractors licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW, psychologists licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, optometrists licensed under chapter 18.53 RCW, mental health counselors licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW, massage therapists licensed under chapter 18.108 RCW, advanced social workers licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW, independent clinical social workers and independent clinical social worker associates licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW, midwives licensed under chapter 18.50 RCW, marriage and family therapists and marriage and family therapist associates licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW, occupational therapists and occupational therapy p.
13 SHB 1865 assistants licensed under chapter 18.59 RCW, dietitians and nutritionists certified under chapter 18.138 RCW, speech-language pathologists licensed under chapter 18.35 RCW, acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners licensed under chapter 18.06 RCW, and veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed under chapter 18.92 RCW, the license fees shall include up to an additional twenty-five dollars to be transferred by the department to the University of Washington for the purposes of RCW 43.70.112.
(4) Department of health advisory committees may review fees established by the secretary for licenses and comment upon the appropriateness of the level of such fees.
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This chapter does not apply to any business or profession not licensed under the chapters specified in this section.
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10 HB 1865 does not apply to any business or profession not licensed under the chapters specified in this section.
(x) Persons licensed as mental health counselors, mental health counselor associates, marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, social workers, social work associates— p.
(x) Persons licensed as mental health counselors, mental health counselor associates, marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, social workers, social work associates— advanced, and social work associates— independent clinical under chapter 18.225 RCW;
14 SHB 1865 advanced, and social work associates—independent clinical under chapter 18.225 RCW;
(xviii) Surgical technologists registered under chapter 18.215 RCW;
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11 HB 1865 (xviii) Surgical technologists registered under chapter 18.215 RCW;
and (xxvii) Certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act).
and (xxvii) Certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act).
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(ii) The chiropractic quality assurance commission as established in chapter 18.25 RCW;
15 SHB 1865 (ii) The chiropractic quality assurance commission as established in chapter 18.25 RCW;
(ix) The Washington medical commission as established in chapter 18.71 RCW governing licenses and registrations issued under chapters 18.71 and 18.71A RCW;
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12 HB 1865 (ix) The Washington medical commission as established in chapter 18.71 RCW governing licenses and registrations issued under chapters 18.71 and 18.71A RCW;
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(4) All disciplining authorities shall adopt procedures to ensure substantially consistent application of this chapter, the uniform disciplinary act, among the disciplining authorities listed in subsection (2) of this section.
16 SHB 1865 (4) All disciplining authorities shall adopt procedures to ensure substantially consistent application of this chapter, the uniform disciplinary act, among the disciplining authorities listed in subsection (2) of this section.
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However, nothing shall prohibit the disciplining authority from approving additional services and programs as an adjunct to primary alcoholism or other drug addiction treatment.
However, nothing shall prohibit the disciplining authority from approving additional p.
13 HB 1865 services and programs as an adjunct to primary alcoholism or other drug addiction treatment.
(2) In addition to approving substance abuse monitoring programs that may receive referrals from the disciplining authority, the p.
(2) In addition to approving substance abuse monitoring programs that may receive referrals from the disciplining authority, the disciplining authority may establish by rule requirements for participation of license holders who are not being investigated or monitored by the disciplining authority for substance abuse.
17 SHB 1865 disciplining authority may establish by rule requirements for participation of license holders who are not being investigated or monitored by the disciplining authority for substance abuse.
License holders may, upon the agreement of the program and disciplining authority, reenter the program if they have previously failed to comply with this section.
License holders may, upon p.
14 HB 1865 the agreement of the program and disciplining authority, reenter the program if they have previously failed to comply with this section.
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This section does not restrict the authority of the disciplining authority to take disciplinary action for any other unprofessional conduct.
18 SHB 1865 section does not restrict the authority of the disciplining authority to take disciplinary action for any other unprofessional conduct.
(b) The courts are strongly encouraged to impose sanctions on clients and their attorneys whose allegations under this subsection are not made in good faith and are without either reasonable objective, substantive grounds, or both.
(b) The courts are strongly encouraged to impose sanctions on clients and their attorneys whose allegations under this subsection p.
15 HB 1865 are not made in good faith and are without either reasonable objective, substantive grounds, or both.
(8) In the case of a person who is applying to be a substance use disorder professional or substance use disorder professional trainee certified under chapter 18.205 RCW, an agency affiliated counselor registered under chapter 18.19 RCW, or a peer specialist or peer specialist trainee certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act), if the person is:
(8) In the case of a person who is applying to be a substance use disorder professional or substance use disorder professional trainee certified under chapter 18.205 RCW, an agency affiliated counselor registered under chapter 18.19 RCW, or a peer specialist or peer specialist trainee certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act), if the person is:
(9) ((In the case of a person who is applying to be an agency affiliated counselor registered under chapter 18.19 RCW and practices p.
(9) ((In the case of a person who is applying to be an agency affiliated counselor registered under chapter 18.19 RCW and practices or intends to practice as a peer counselor in an agency, as defined in RCW 18.19.020, if the person is:
19 SHB 1865 or intends to practice as a peer counselor in an agency, as defined in RCW 18.19.020, if the person is:
or (b) At least one year in recovery from a substance use disorder, the person may not be required to participate in the substance abuse monitoring program)) The provisions of subsection (8) of this section apply to any person employed as a peer specialist as of July 1, 2024, participating in a program under this section as of July 1, 2024, and applying to become a certified peer specialist under section 6 of this act, regardless of when the person's participation in a program began.
or (b) At least one year in recovery from a substance use disorder, the person may not be required to participate in the substance abuse monitoring program)) The provisions of subsection (8) of this section apply to any person employed as a peer specialist as of July 1, 2023, participating in a program under this section as of July 1, 2023, and applying to become a certified peer specialist under section 6 of this act, regardless of when the person's participation in a program began.
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(1)(a) The secretary of social and health services and the secretary of health shall adopt additional requirements for the licensure or relicensure of agencies, facilities, and licensed individuals who provide care and treatment to vulnerable adults, including nursing pools registered under chapter 18.52C RCW.
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16 HB 1865 (1)(a) The secretary of social and health services and the secretary of health shall adopt additional requirements for the licensure or relicensure of agencies, facilities, and licensed individuals who provide care and treatment to vulnerable adults, including nursing pools registered under chapter 18.52C RCW.
The person shall, in the disclosures, specify all crimes against children or other persons, all crimes relating to financial p.
The person shall, in the disclosures, specify all crimes against children or other persons, all crimes relating to financial exploitation, and all crimes relating to drugs as defined in RCW 43.43.830, committed by the person.
20 SHB 1865 exploitation, and all crimes relating to drugs as defined in RCW 43.43.830, committed by the person.
(d) The offense was theft in the second degree, or the same offense as it may be renamed, and five or more years have passed between the most recent conviction and the date of application for employment;
(d) The offense was theft in the second degree, or the same offense as it may be renamed, and five or more years have passed p.
17 HB 1865 between the most recent conviction and the date of application for employment;
(3) The rules adopted pursuant to subsection (2) of this section may not allow a licensee to automatically deny an applicant with a conviction for an offense set forth in subsection (2) of this section for a position as a substance use disorder professional or substance p.
(3) The rules adopted pursuant to subsection (2) of this section may not allow a licensee to automatically deny an applicant with a conviction for an offense set forth in subsection (2) of this section for a position as a substance use disorder professional or substance use disorder professional trainee certified under chapter 18.205 RCW, as an agency affiliated counselor registered under chapter 18.19 RCW practicing as a peer counselor in an agency or facility, or as a peer specialist or peer specialist trainee certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 18 of this act), if:
21 SHB 1865 use disorder professional trainee certified under chapter 18.205 RCW, as an agency affiliated counselor registered under chapter 18.19 RCW practicing as a peer counselor in an agency or facility, or as a peer specialist or peer specialist trainee certified under chapter 18.--- RCW (the new chapter created in section 19 of this act), if:
(4) ((The rules adopted pursuant to subsection (2) of this section may not allow a licensee to automatically deny an applicant with a conviction for an offense set forth in subsection (2) of this section for a position as an agency affiliated counselor registered under chapter 18.19 RCW practicing as a peer counselor in an agency or facility if:
(4) ((The rules adopted pursuant to subsection (2) of this section may not allow a licensee to automatically deny an applicant with a conviction for an offense set forth in subsection (2) of this section for a position as an agency affiliated counselor registered p.
18 HB 1865 under chapter 18.19 RCW practicing as a peer counselor in an agency or facility if:
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  5. 2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 22).

  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  7. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:00 AM

  8. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  9. Minority; without recommendation.

  10. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  11. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:00 AM.

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 09:00 AM

  13. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.

  14. Referred to Appropriations.

  15. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 01:30 PM

  16. Minority; without recommendation.

  17. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  18. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.

  19. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 01:30 PM

  20. Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.

  21. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

  22. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on · 10 voted No

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Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (131)

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#18)

Passed 78 Yea · 19 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 151001
Democrat 47100
Unaffiliated 16800
Total 781901
% of votes cast 80%19%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Nay
Chandler — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Gilday — Yea
Harris-Talley — Yea
Hoff — Nay
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McCaslin — Nay
Mosbrucker — Yea
Robertson — Nay
Sells — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Yea
Vick — Nay
Wicks — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Nay
Johnson, J. — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Nay
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Not Voting
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1865?
HB 1865 is sponsored by Tana Senn (Democrat), Noel Frame (Democrat), Jenny Graham (Republican), Timm Ormsby (Democrat), Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Javier Valdez (Democrat), Steve Bergquist (Democrat), Vandana Slatter (Democrat), Chopp, Tarra Simmons (Democrat), Sullivan, Dave Paul (Democrat), Sharon Wylie (Democrat), Nicole Macri (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Davina Duerr (Democrat), Tom Dent (Republican), Lisa Callan (Democrat), Michelle Valdez (Republican), and Lauren Davis (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1865?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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