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WA HB2540

WA HB2540
Concerning emergency medical technician recertification.


summary

Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
Passed
03/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/09/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to emergency medical technician recertification; 2 and adding a new section to chapter 18.73 RCW. 3

AI Summary

This bill modifies the recertification period for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in Washington State, which is governed by chapter 18.73 RCW. Currently, EMTs must recertify every three years. However, this bill introduces a new provision that allows EMTs who have been certified in Washington for at least 10 years to recertify every six years, effectively doubling their recertification cycle after a decade of service.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2026. (on 03/09/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
  • ‐ Health Manpower and Training
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2540&Year=2025&Initiative=false 01/15/2026
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2540%20HBR%20FBR%2026.pdf 04/09/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2540.SL.pdf 03/11/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/2540.PL.pdf 03/03/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2540%20HBR%20PL%2026.pdf 03/03/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2540%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf 02/28/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2540%20SBR%20HLTC%20OC%2026.pdf 02/24/2026
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2540%20SBR%20HLTC%20TA%2026.pdf 02/22/2026
Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2540%20SBA%20HLTC%2026.pdf 02/18/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2540%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf 02/14/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2540%20HBR%20PEW%2026.pdf 02/08/2026
Fiscal Note - 2540 HB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75772 02/03/2026
House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2540%20HBA%20PEW%2026.pdf 01/23/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2540.pdf 01/15/2026
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