WA HB2339

Bill

WA HB2339

Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning the regulation of nursing. (CORRECTED COPY)

Introduced
01/12/2026

In Committee
02/18/2026

Crossed Over
02/16/2026

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the regulation of nursing; amending RCW 2 18.79.020, 18.79.020, 18.79.030, 18.79.030, 18.79.160, 18.79.160, 3 18.79.180, 18.79.180, 18.79.240, 18.79.240, 18.79.250, and 18.79.250; 4 providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date. 5

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws related to the regulation of nursing in Washington state, primarily by updating definitions and clarifying the scope of practice for various nursing roles. Key changes include the introduction of specific definitions and titles for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), such as "certified nurse practitioner," "certified nurse midwife," "certified registered nurse anesthetist," and "certified clinical nurse specialist," along with their corresponding abbreviations. The bill also modifies requirements for licensing, allowing the Board of Nursing to issue interim permits for practice while awaiting examination results, and clarifies that advanced registered nurse practitioners can perform specialized nursing care and prescribe certain medications within their defined scope of practice. Some sections of the bill are set to take effect on June 30, 2027, while others will expire on the same date, indicating a phased implementation or a temporary measure.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Tarra Simmons (D)*, Nicole Macri (D),

Last Action

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM. (on 02/24/2026)

Official Document

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2339&Year=2025&Initiative=false

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2339&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Substitute Senate bill report	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2339-S%20SBR%20HLTC%20OC%2026.pdf
Substitute Senate bill report	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2339-S%20SBR%20HLTC%20TA%2026.pdf
Substitute Senate bill report (orig.)	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2339-S%20SBA%20HLTC%2026.pdf
Substitute House bill report	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2339-S%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 2339 HB (Final)	https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75140
House bill report	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2339%20HBR%20HCW%2026.pdf
BillText	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2339-S.pdf
House bill analysis 2026	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2339%20HBA%20HCW%2026.pdf
BillText	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2339.pdf

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