Bill > HB2437

This bill authorizes the Washington State Department of Health to seek approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to become an accrediting body for opioid treatment programs, following federal regulations outlined in 42 C.F.R. Part 8. If approved, the department will be responsible for carrying out accreditation duties according to federal guidelines and will establish fees for these services through official rules. These fees, which will include an initial application fee and a renewal fee, must be set at a level that covers the department's expenses for providing these accreditation services. Additionally, the bill allows the department to use funds from the opioid abatement settlement account to help cover the costs of these accreditation services.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2437&Year=2025&Initiative=false