Washington HB2405: PTSD treatment and research

What the bill says

An act Relating to establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research; amending RCW 49.17.243, 51.36.010, 51.36.010, and 51.36.060; adding a new section to chapter 51.36 RCW; creating a new section; providing effective dates; and providing expiration dates.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT Relating to establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research; amending RCW 49.17.243, 51.36.010, 51.36.010, and 51.36.060; adding a new section to chapter 51.36 RCW; creating a new section; providing effective dates; and providing expiration dates. Sec. 1. RCW 49.17.243 and 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 s 501 are each amended to read as create early return-to-work programs; and reduce long-term disability through the cooperation of employers and employees or their representatives. (2) Awards may be granted to organizations such as, but not limited to, trade associations, business associations, employers, employees, labor unions, employee organizations, joint labor and management groups, and educational institutions in collaboration with state fund employer and employee representatives. (3) Awards may not be used for lobbying or political activities; supporting, opposing, or developing legislative or regulatory initiatives; any activity not designed to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, or fatalities; or reimbursing employers for the normal costs of complying with safety and health rules. (4) Funds for awards shall be distributed as at least ((twenty-five))25 percent for projects that specifically address the needs of small businesses; and at least ((fifty))50 percent for projects that foster workplace injury and illness prevention by addressing priorities identified by the department in cooperation with the Washington industrial safety and health act advisory committee and the workers' compensation …

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Sponsors

• Suzanne Schmidt (R) · primary sponsor
• Dan Bronoske (D)
• Lisa Parshley (D)
• Osman Salahuddin (D)
• Tarra Simmons (D)
• Lauren Davis (D)
• Greg Nance (D)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Effective date 7/1/2026*.
2. March 25, 2026: Chapter 220, 2026 Laws.
3. March 25, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 10, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. March 9, 2026: President signed.
6. March 6, 2026: Speaker signed.
7. March 5, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
8. March 5, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
9. March 3, 2026: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
10. February 25, 2026: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Votes

• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (March 5, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce: Do pass (February 24, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 16, 2026): 90 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Committee on Appropriations: The substitute bill by Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass (February 9, 2026): 29 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass (January 30, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2405?

HB2405 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): PTSD treatment and research.

What does HB2405 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research; amending RCW 49.17.243, 51.36.010, 51.36.010, and 51.36.060; adding a new section to chapter 51.36 RCW; creating a new section; providing effective dates; and providing expiration dates.

What is the status of HB2405?

Signed into law as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 7/1/2026*. (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2405?

Suzanne Schmidt (R), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2405?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2405&Year=2025