Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB6025: Definition of fetal death
Status: Signed into law, March 14, 2026
Updating the definition of fetal death.
What the bill says
An act Relating to updating the definition of fetal death to ensure the calculation of gestational age is based on objective and clinically accurate criteria; amending RCW 70.58A.010 and 70.58A.010; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT Relating to updating the definition of fetal death to ensure the calculation of gestational age is based on objective and clinically accurate criteria; amending RCW 70.58A.010 and 70.58A.010; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date. Sec. 1. RCW 70.58A.010 and 2020 c 312 s 729 are each amended to read as follows: The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Adult" means a person who is at least eighteen years of age, or an emancipated minor under chapter 13.64 RCW. (2) "Amendment" means a change to a certification item on the vital record. (3) "Authorized representative" means a person permitted to receive a certification who or (b) An agent identified in a power of attorney as defined in chapter 11.125 RCW. (4) "Certification" means the document, in either paper or electronic format, containing all or part of the information contained in the original vital record from which the document is derived, and is issued from the central vital records system. A certification includes an attestation by the state or local registrar to the accuracy of information, and has the full force and effect of the original vital record. (5) "Certification item" means any item of information that appears on certifications. (6) "Coroner" means the person elected or appointed …
Sponsors
- Annette Cleveland (D) · primary sponsor
- June Robinson (D)
- T'wina Nobles (D)
- Wilson, Claire (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026*.
- : Chapter 45, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : Speaker signed.
- : President signed.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 5.
- : 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 3, 2026): 91 yea, 2 nay, passed
- House Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Do pass (February 24, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 10, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care: Do pass (January 20, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH AND SAFETY, PUBLIC
Common questions
- What is SB6025?
- SB6025 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Definition of fetal death.
- What does SB6025 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to updating the definition of fetal death to ensure the calculation of gestational age is based on objective and clinically accurate criteria; amending RCW 70.58A.010 and 70.58A.010; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
- What is the status of SB6025?
- Signed into law as of March 14, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026*. (March 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB6025?
- Annette Cleveland (D), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB6025?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6025&Year=2025
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