Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB6342: Seizure detection devices
Status: In committee, January 30, 2026
Requiring coverage for seizure detection devices as durable medical equipment under certain circumstances.
What the bill says
An act Relating to seizure detection devices; and amending RCW 74.09.520.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to seizure detection devices; and amending RCW 74.09.520. Sec. 1. RCW 74.09.520 and 2025 c 367 s 1 are each amended to read as (b) outpatient hospital services; (c) other laboratory and X-ray services; (d) nursing facility services; (e) physicians' services, which shall include prescribed medication and instruction on birth control devices; (f) medical care, or any other type of remedial care as may be established by the secretary or director; (g) home health care services; (h) private duty nursing services; (i) dental services; (j) physical and occupational therapy and related services; (k) prescribed drugs, dentures, and prosthetic devices; and eyeglasses prescribed by a physician skilled in diseases of the eye or by an optometrist, whichever the individual may select; (l) personal care services, as provided in this section; (m) hospice services; (n) other diagnostic, screening, preventive, and rehabilitative services; and (o) like services when furnished to a child by a school district in a manner consistent with the requirements of this chapter. For the purposes of this section, neither the authority nor the department may cut off any prescription medications, oxygen supplies, respiratory services, or other life-sustaining medical services or supplies. "Medical assistance," notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall not include routine foot care, or dental services delivered by any health care provider, that are …
Sponsors
- John Braun (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Subjects: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Common questions
- What is SB6342?
- SB6342 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Seizure detection devices.
- What does SB6342 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to seizure detection devices; and amending RCW 74.09.520.
- What is the status of SB6342?
- In committee as of January 30, 2026. Latest action: First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (January 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB6342?
- John Braun (R).
- Where is the official record for SB6342?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6342&Year=2025
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