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WA SB6138
WA SB6138Requiring a multiprovider system be used for dental procedures where a patient is placed under deep sedation.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to requiring a multiprovider system be used for 2 dental procedures where a patient is placed under deep sedation; and 3 amending RCW 18.32.640. 4
AI Summary
This bill requires that any dental procedure involving deep sedation or analgesia, which is a drug-induced state where a patient is not easily aroused but responds to painful stimuli and may require assistance with breathing, must be performed using a multiprovider system. A multiprovider system is defined as a setup where the dentist performing the procedure and the person administering and monitoring the sedation are two different licensed healthcare professionals with distinct responsibilities, ensuring that the sedating provider is qualified and acting within their scope of practice.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM. (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6138&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 6138 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75467 |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6138%20SBR%20HLTC%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6138%20SBA%20HLTC%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6138.pdf |
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