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WA SB5555

WA SB5555
Creating the profession of certified peer specialists.

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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
03/01/2023
Passed
04/20/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to addressing the behavioral health workforce 2 shortage and expanding access to peer services by creating the 3 profession of certified peer specialists; amending RCW 18.130.040, 4 18.130.040, 18.130.175, 43.43.842, and 43.70.250; adding new sections 5 to chapter 71.24 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW; 6 adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; creating a new section; 7 providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date. 8

AI Summary

This bill creates the profession of certified peer specialists. It defines the practice of peer support services, establishes requirements for certification and renewal, creates a peer specialist advisory committee, and requires health carriers and Medicaid to provide access to certified peer specialist services by 2026. The bill also directs the Health Care Authority to develop training courses and examination requirements for certified peer specialists, and provides exemptions from certain disciplinary actions for those in recovery from substance use disorders. Overall, the bill aims to address the behavioral health workforce shortage and expand access to peer services in Washington state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Effective date 7/23/2023*. (on 05/15/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5555&Year=2023&Initiative=false
Fiscal Note - 5555 2SSB AMH APP H1886.2 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68622
Fiscal Note - 5555 2SSB AMH HCW H1801.1 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68518
Fiscal Note - 5555 2SSB (Revised) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68488
Fiscal Note - 5555 SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67789
Fiscal Note - 5555 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66767
Fiscal Note - 5555 2SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67790
Fiscal Note - 5555 SSB (Revised) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68489
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5555-S2.SL.pdf
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555-S2%20SBR%20FBR%2023.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5555-S2.PL.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5555-S2%20HBR%20APH%2023.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555-S2%20SBR%20HA%2023.pdf
Graham 5555-S2 AMH GRAH BLAC 147 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5555-S2%20AMH%20GRAH%20BLAC%20147.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5555-S2%20HBR%20APP%2023.pdf
Appropriations 5555-S2 AMH APP H1886.2 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5555-S2%20AMH%20APP%20H1886.2.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5555-S2%20HBR%20HCW%2023.pdf
Health Care & Wellness 5555-S2 AMH HCW H1801.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/5555-S2%20AMH%20HCW%20H1801.1.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Analysis 2023 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5555-S2%20HBA%20HCW%2023.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555-S2%20SBR%20APS%2023.pdf
Holy 5555-S2 AMS HOLY S1915.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5555-S2%20AMS%20HOLY%20S1915.1.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5555-S2.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2023.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2023.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555%20SBA%20WM%2023.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5555-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555%20SBR%20HEWD%20OC%2023.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555%20SBR%20HEWD%20TA%2023.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5555%20SBA%20HEWD%2023.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5555.pdf
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