Washington SB5395: Prior authorization/health

Sponsors

• Tina Orwall (D) · primary sponsor
• Ron Muzzall (R)
• Robert Hasegawa (D)
• Liz Lovelett (D)
• T'wina Nobles (D)
• Vandana Slatter (D)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
2. March 23, 2026: Chapter 157, 2026 Laws.
3. March 23, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 12, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. March 11, 2026: Speaker signed.
6. March 10, 2026: President signed.
7. March 9, 2026: Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
8. March 9, 2026: Senate concurred in House amendments.
9. March 4, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
10. March 4, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Common questions

What is SB5395?

SB5395 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Prior authorization/health.

What does SB5395 do?

Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorization determination process.

What is the status of SB5395?

Signed into law as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026*. (March 23, 2026).

Who sponsored SB5395?

Tina Orwall (D), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB5395?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5395&Year=2025