Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

SB 5745 — Concerning appointed counsel for individuals detained under the involuntary treatment act.

Last action — Effective date 5/12/2025*.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on May 12, 2025.

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Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

148 added · 148 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 5745 includes amendments related to appointing legal counsel for individuals held under the Involuntary Treatment Act. These changes clarify the definitions used throughout the legislation and modify how certain terms are approached, ensuring that individuals receive appropriate legal representation. This matters because providing legal counsel can significantly impact the rights and treatment of those detained, promoting better outcomes during mental health crises.

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S-1769.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5745 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senate Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senators Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, and Pedersen) READ FIRST TIME 02/21/25.
S-0855.6 SENATE BILL 5745 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, and Pedersen Read first time 02/13/25.
AN ACT Relating to legal representation under the involuntary treatment act;
Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.
AN ACT Relating to appointed counsel for individuals detained under the involuntary treatment act;
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(3) "Alcoholism" means a disease, characterized by a dependency on alcoholic beverages, loss of control over the amount and circumstances of use, symptoms of tolerance, physiological or p.
1 SSB 5745 and impairment of health or disruption of social or economic functioning;
1 SB 5745 psychological withdrawal, or both, if use is reduced or discontinued, and impairment of health or disruption of social or economic functioning;
(10) "Co-occurring disorder specialist" means an individual possessing an enhancement granted by the department of health under chapter 18.205 RCW that certifies the individual to provide substance use disorder counseling subject to the practice limitations under RCW 18.205.105;
(10) "Co-occurring disorder specialist" means an individual possessing an enhancement granted by the department of health under chapter 18.205 RCW that certifies the individual to provide substance p.
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2 SB 5745 use disorder counseling subject to the practice limitations under RCW 18.205.105;
2 SSB 5745 (11) "Commitment" means the determination by a court that a person should be detained for a period of either evaluation or treatment, or both, in an inpatient or a less restrictive setting;
(11) "Commitment" means the determination by a court that a person should be detained for a period of either evaluation or treatment, or both, in an inpatient or a less restrictive setting;
3 SSB 5745 (22) "Discharge" means the termination of hospital medical authority.
3 SB 5745 (22) "Discharge" means the termination of hospital medical authority.
4 SSB 5745 (28) "History of one or more violent acts" refers to the period of time ten years prior to the filing of a petition under this chapter, excluding any time spent, but not any violent acts committed, in a behavioral health facility, or in confinement as a result of a criminal conviction;
4 SB 5745 (28) "History of one or more violent acts" refers to the period of time ten years prior to the filing of a petition under this chapter, excluding any time spent, but not any violent acts committed, in a behavioral health facility, or in confinement as a result of a criminal conviction;
5 SSB 5745 (35) "Less restrictive alternative treatment" means a program of individualized treatment in a less restrictive setting than inpatient treatment that includes the services described in RCW 71.05.585.
5 SB 5745 (35) "Less restrictive alternative treatment" means a program of individualized treatment in a less restrictive setting than inpatient treatment that includes the services described in RCW 71.05.585.
6 SSB 5745 (b) A mental health counselor, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist, or marriage and family therapist associate, as defined in chapter 18.225 RCW;
6 SB 5745 (b) A mental health counselor, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist, or marriage and family therapist associate, as defined in chapter 18.225 RCW;
7 SSB 5745 facility, approved substance use disorder treatment program, or hospital which is conducted for, or includes a department or ward conducted for, the care and treatment of persons with behavioral health disorders, if the agency is operated directly by federal, state, county, or municipal government, or a combination of such governments;
7 SB 5745 facility, approved substance use disorder treatment program, or hospital which is conducted for, or includes a department or ward conducted for, the care and treatment of persons with behavioral health disorders, if the agency is operated directly by federal, state, county, or municipal government, or a combination of such governments;
8 SSB 5745 continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems.
8 SB 5745 continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems.
9 SSB 5745 (((60))) (61) "Violent act" means behavior that resulted in homicide, attempted suicide, injury, or substantial loss or damage to property.
9 SB 5745 (((60))) (61) "Violent act" means behavior that resulted in homicide, attempted suicide, injury, or substantial loss or damage to property.
10 SSB 5745 public sources.
10 SB 5745 public sources.
11 SSB 5745 meeting and conferring with an Indian health care provider, to perform the duties specified in this chapter;
11 SB 5745 meeting and conferring with an Indian health care provider, to perform the duties specified in this chapter;
12 SSB 5745 physical harm resulting from a failure to provide for his or her essential human needs of health or safety;
12 SB 5745 physical harm resulting from a failure to provide for his or her essential human needs of health or safety;
13 SSB 5745 (f) Where relevant in light of past criminal behavior and due consideration for public safety, the criteria for proposed movement to less-restrictive settings, criteria for proposed eventual discharge or release, and a projected possible date for discharge or release;
13 SB 5745 (f) Where relevant in light of past criminal behavior and due consideration for public safety, the criteria for proposed movement to less-restrictive settings, criteria for proposed eventual discharge or release, and a projected possible date for discharge or release;
14 SSB 5745 that a person is medically stable and ready for referral to the designated crisis responder or facility.
14 SB 5745 that a person is medically stable and ready for referral to the designated crisis responder or facility.
15 SSB 5745 others as may be defined by rules adopted by the secretary pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
15 SB 5745 others as may be defined by rules adopted by the secretary pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
16 SSB 5745 (iii) Acute or subacute detoxification services for intoxicated individuals;
16 SB 5745 (iii) Acute or subacute detoxification services for intoxicated individuals;
17 SSB 5745 organizations and their staffs, managed care organizations and their staffs, and by treatment facilities.
17 SB 5745 organizations and their staffs, managed care organizations and their staffs, and by treatment facilities.
18 SSB 5745 financially able pursuant to standards as to financial capability and indigency set by the superior court of the county in which the proceeding is held, bear the costs of such legal services;
18 SB 5745 financially able pursuant to standards as to financial capability and indigency set by the superior court of the county in which the proceeding is held, bear the costs of such legal services;
and (b) Facilities owned or operated by the department of social and health services that provide inpatient services to individuals under this chapter.
and (b) Facilities owned by the department of social and health services that operate in Thurston and Clark counties and provide inpatient services to individuals under this chapter.
19 SSB 5745 the authority on a quarterly basis for reimbursement of its direct costs in providing judicial services for civil commitment cases under this chapter and chapter 71.34 RCW.
19 SB 5745 the authority on a quarterly basis for reimbursement of its direct costs in providing judicial services for civil commitment cases under this chapter and chapter 71.34 RCW.
20 SSB 5745 individual who is the subject of the civil commitment case under subsection (1) of this section.
20 SB 5745 individual who is the subject of the civil commitment case under subsection (1) of this section.
21 SSB 5745 (8) "Authority" means the Washington state health care authority.
21 SB 5745 (8) "Authority" means the Washington state health care authority.
22 SSB 5745 unconditional release from commitment from a facility providing involuntary care and treatment.
22 SB 5745 unconditional release from commitment from a facility providing involuntary care and treatment.
23 SSB 5745 needs of health or safety, or (b) manifests severe deterioration in routine functioning evidenced by repeated and escalating loss of cognitive or volitional control over his or her actions and is not receiving such care as is essential for his or her health or safety.
23 SB 5745 needs of health or safety, or (b) manifests severe deterioration in routine functioning evidenced by repeated and escalating loss of cognitive or volitional control over his or her actions and is not receiving such care as is essential for his or her health or safety.
24 SSB 5745 minors, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility for minors, or approved substance use disorder treatment program for minors.
24 SB 5745 minors, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility for minors, or approved substance use disorder treatment program for minors.
25 SSB 5745 (41) "Medical clearance" means a physician or other health care provider, including an Indian health care provider, has determined that a person is medically stable and ready for referral to the designated crisis responder or facility.
25 SB 5745 (41) "Medical clearance" means a physician or other health care provider, including an Indian health care provider, has determined that a person is medically stable and ready for referral to the designated crisis responder or facility.
26 SSB 5745 between individuals authorized to act as a parent for the purpose of RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670, the disagreement must be resolved according to the priority established under RCW 7.70.065(2)(a).
26 SB 5745 between individuals authorized to act as a parent for the purpose of RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670, the disagreement must be resolved according to the priority established under RCW 7.70.065(2)(a).
27 SSB 5745 federal, state, county, or municipal government, or a combination of such governments.
27 SB 5745 federal, state, county, or municipal government, or a combination of such governments.
28 SSB 5745 to voluntary patients, "start of initial detention" means the time at which the minor gives notice of intent to leave under the provisions of this chapter.
28 SB 5745 to voluntary patients, "start of initial detention" means the time at which the minor gives notice of intent to leave under the provisions of this chapter.
29 SSB 5745 permitting real-time communication between a person and a designated crisis responder, for the purpose of evaluation.
29 SB 5745 permitting real-time communication between a person and a designated crisis responder, for the purpose of evaluation.
30 SSB 5745 (10) "Behavioral health disorder" means either a mental disorder as defined in this section, a substance use disorder as defined in this section, or a co-occurring mental disorder and substance use disorder.
30 SB 5745 (10) "Behavioral health disorder" means either a mental disorder as defined in this section, a substance use disorder as defined in this section, or a co-occurring mental disorder and substance use disorder.
31 SSB 5745 (18) "Department" means the department of social and health services.
31 SB 5745 (18) "Department" means the department of social and health services.
32 SSB 5745 or volitional control over his or her actions and is not receiving such care as is essential for his or her health or safety.
32 SB 5745 or volitional control over his or her actions and is not receiving such care as is essential for his or her health or safety.
33 SSB 5745 minors, or approved substance use disorder treatment program for minors.
33 SB 5745 minors, or approved substance use disorder treatment program for minors.
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34 SSB 5745 (41) "Medical clearance" means a physician or other health care provider, including an Indian health care provider, has determined that a person is medically stable and ready for referral to the designated crisis responder or facility.
34 SB 5745 (41) "Medical clearance" means a physician or other health care provider, including an Indian health care provider, has determined that a person is medically stable and ready for referral to the designated crisis responder or facility.
35 SSB 5745 between individuals authorized to act as a parent for the purpose of RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670, the disagreement must be resolved according to the priority established under RCW 7.70.065(2)(a).
35 SB 5745 between individuals authorized to act as a parent for the purpose of RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670, the disagreement must be resolved according to the priority established under RCW 7.70.065(2)(a).
36 SSB 5745 federal, state, county, or municipal government, or a combination of such governments.
36 SB 5745 federal, state, county, or municipal government, or a combination of such governments.
37 SSB 5745 (63) "Start of initial detention" means the time of arrival of the minor at the first evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program offering inpatient treatment if the minor is being involuntarily detained at the time.
37 SB 5745 (63) "Start of initial detention" means the time of arrival of the minor at the first evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program offering inpatient treatment if the minor is being involuntarily detained at the time.
38 SSB 5745 behavioral health organizations, or a treatment facility if the notes or records are not available to others.
38 SB 5745 behavioral health organizations, or a treatment facility if the notes or records are not available to others.
39 SSB 5745 (10) "Superintendent" means the superintendent of a state hospital.
39 SB 5745 (10) "Superintendent" means the superintendent of a state hospital.
40 SSB 5745 (h) At the request of the health care authority on behalf of a county under chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW, representation of indigent persons qualified for appointed counsel in involuntary commitment cases;
40 SB 5745 (h) At the request of the health care authority on behalf of a county under chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW, representation of indigent persons qualified for appointed counsel in involuntary commitment cases;
41 SSB 5745 (9) Collect information regarding indigent defense services funded by the state and report annually to the advisory committee, the legislature, and the supreme court;
41 SB 5745 (9) Collect information regarding indigent defense services funded by the state and report annually to the advisory committee, the legislature, and the supreme court;
42 SSB 5745 The office of public defense shall retain the written statements in a manner consistent with records relating to potential conflicts of interest.
42 SB 5745 The office of public defense shall retain the written statements in a manner consistent with records relating to potential conflicts of interest.
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43 SB 5745
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Action History

  1. Effective date 5/12/2025*.

  2. Chapter 226, 2025 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

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

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. Minority; do not pass.

  12. APP - Majority; do pass.

  13. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

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

  15. Referred to Appropriations.

  16. Minority; without recommendation.

  17. Minority; do not pass.

  18. CRJ - Majority; do pass.

  19. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.

  20. Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.

  21. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25).

  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  28. Minority; without recommendation.

  29. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  30. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  31. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  32. Referred to Ways & Means.

  33. Minority; without recommendation.

  34. And refer to Ways & Means.

  35. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  36. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  37. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  38. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#26)

Passed 59 Yea · 37 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 03602
Democrat 59100
Total 593702
% of votes cast 60%38%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Nay
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Not Voting
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Not Voting
John Ley Republican Nay
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#12)

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 19000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 5745?
SB 5745 is sponsored by Jamie Pedersen (Democrat), T'wina Nobles (Democrat), John Lovick (Democrat), Jessica Bateman (Democrat), and Manka Dhingra (Democrat).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2025. Enacted.
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