Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB5988: Opioid treatment prg. fees
Status: Signed into law, March 16, 2026
Establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health.
What the bill says
An act Relating to establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health; and adding a new section to chapter 71.24 RCW. NEW SECTION.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT Relating to establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health; and adding a new section to chapter 71.24 RCW. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 71.24 RCW to read as follows: (1) The department may apply for approval by the United States department of health and human services to accredit opioid treatment programs pursuant to the requirements in 42 C.F.R. Part 8. (2) If the department is approved by the United States department of health and human services as an accrediting body under 42 C.F.R. Part 8, the department and (b) Establish accreditation fees in rule. (3) The department shall set accreditation fees including, but not limited to, an initial accreditation fee and a renewal fee, at levels sufficient to cover the costs associated with the accreditation services it provides under 42 C.F.R. Part 8. (4) The department may use appropriations from the opioid abatement settlement account to offset the cost to the department of providing accreditation services under 42 C.F.R. Part 8. Passed by the Senate February 13, 2026. Passed by the House March 4, 2026. Approved by the Governor March 16, 2026. Filed in Office of Secretary of State March 17, 2026. --- END ---
Sponsors
- June Robinson (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026.
- : Chapter 73, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : Speaker signed.
- : President signed.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 62; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- : Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- : Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Votes
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (March 4, 2026): 62 yea, 34 nay, passed
- House Committee on Appropriations: Do pass (February 27, 2026): 17 yea, 10 nay, passed
- House Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Do pass (February 20, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 13, 2026): 47 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Ways & Means: Do pass (February 9, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Common questions
- What is SB5988?
- SB5988 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Opioid treatment prg. fees.
- What does SB5988 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health; and adding a new section to chapter 71.24 RCW. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of SB5988?
- Signed into law as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5988?
- June Robinson (D).
- Where is the official record for SB5988?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5988&Year=2025
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