Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2545: Coronary interventions
Status: In committee, February 4, 2026
Concerning patient access to elective percutaneous coronary interventions in ambulatory surgical facilities.
What the bill says
An act Relating to patient access to elective percutaneous coronary interventions in ambulatory surgical facilities; and amending RCW 70.38.128.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to patient access to elective percutaneous coronary interventions in ambulatory surgical facilities; and amending RCW 70.38.128. Sec. 1. RCW 70.38.128 and 2007 c 440 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: (1) To promote the stability of Washington's cardiac care delivery system, ((by July 1, 2008, the department of health shall adopt))the department of health and (b) By July 1, 2027, adopt rules establishing criteria for the issuance of a certificate of need under this chapter for the performance of elective percutaneous coronary interventions at ambulatory surgical facilities. (2) Prior to initiating rule making under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall contract for an independent evidence-based review of the circumstances under which elective percutaneous coronary interventions should be allowed in Washington at hospitals that do not otherwise provide on-site cardiac surgery. The review shall address, at a minimum, factors related to access to care, patient safety, quality outcomes, costs, and the stability of Washington's cardiac care delivery system and of existing cardiac care providers, and ensure that elective coronary intervention volumes at the University of Washington academic medical center are maintained at levels required for training of cardiologists consistent with applicable accreditation requirements. The department shall consider the results of this review, and any associated recommendations, in adopting these rules. --- END ---
Sponsors
- Tarra Simmons (D) · primary sponsor
- Joe Schmick (R)
- Nicole Macri (D)
- Lisa Parshley (D)
- Leavitt, Mari (D)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- : Minority; without recommendation.
- : HCW - Majority; do pass.
- : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM.
- : First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Votes
- House Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Do pass (February 3, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH AND SAFETY, PUBLIC
Common questions
- What is HB2545?
- HB2545 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Coronary interventions.
- What does HB2545 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to patient access to elective percutaneous coronary interventions in ambulatory surgical facilities; and amending RCW 70.38.128.
- What is the status of HB2545?
- In committee as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Rules 2 Review. (February 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2545?
- Tarra Simmons (D), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2545?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2545&Year=2025
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