Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2211: Medically tailored meals
Status: Signed into law, March 24, 2026
Concerning medically tailored meals.
What the bill says
An act Relating to medically tailored meals; adding a new section to chapter 74.39A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; and creating a new section. NEW SECTION.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT Relating to medically tailored meals; adding a new section to chapter 74.39A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; and creating a new section. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds (b) The provision of fresh, locally sourced meals provides clients with proper nutrition to manage their health conditions and an example of healthier food options that can promote healthier future meal decisions; (c) The production and delivery of medically tailored meals at the local level can reduce pollution and other impacts on the environment; and (d) Local delivery drivers of medically tailored meals from a client's community are able to connect directly with clients and monitor their health and emotional status and alert community service providers when services may be necessary. (2) The legislature, therefore, intends to prioritize the provision of medically tailored meals to clients enrolled in state-supported medical assistance programs by medically tailored meal vendors that are able to provide locally sourced whole foods through the use of community-based delivery drivers. NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 74.39A RCW to read as follows: (1)(a) Any benefit administered by the department through contracted entities to provide medically tailored meals to clients under this chapter shall, to the extent possible, prioritize the purchase of medically tailored meals produced by …
Sponsors
- Kristine Reeves (D) · primary sponsor
- Beth Doglio (D)
- Lisa Parshley (D)
- Julia Reed (D)
- Brianna Thomas (D)
- Mia Gregerson (D)
- April Berg (D)
- Nicole Macri (D)
- Mary Fosse (D)
- Natasha Hill (D)
- Brandy Donaghy (D)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026.
- : Chapter 200, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : President signed.
- : Speaker signed.
- : Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
- : House concurred in Senate amendments.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Votes
- Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 11, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 6, 2026): 46 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Human Services: Do pass (February 24, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 14, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Do pass (January 23, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Common questions
- What is HB2211?
- HB2211 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Medically tailored meals.
- What does HB2211 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to medically tailored meals; adding a new section to chapter 74.39A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; and creating a new section. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of HB2211?
- Signed into law as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2211?
- Kristine Reeves (D), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2211?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2211&Year=2025
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