Washington 2023-24 Biennium Status: Introduced

SHB 1242 — Behavioral health work group

Last action — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-24 Biennium. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creating a behavioral health work group to study the root causes of rising behavioral health issues in Washington communities.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

  • HCW(Dent) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • HCW(Dent)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does SHB 1242 do?
Creating a behavioral health work group to study the root causes of rising behavioral health issues in Washington communities.
Who sponsors SHB 1242?
SHB 1242 is sponsored by HCW(Dent).
What is the current status of SHB 1242?
This bill died with 2023-24 Biennium. It reached “Introduced” 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.
Where can I track SHB 1242?
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