Health Occupations - Criminal History Records Checks
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Health Occupations - Criminal History Records Checks” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Establishing and altering requirements related to criminal history records checks for certain licenses and certificates issued by certain health occupations boards, including the State Board of Acupuncture, the State Board of Dental Examiners, the State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors, the State Board of Nursing, the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, the State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Mar 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 28, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Joint Audit and Evaluation CommitteeSenator BeidleSenator GileSenator HayesSenator HersheySenator JacksonSenator KramerSenator LamSenator MautzSenator ReadySenator Washington, A.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 371 (as of Aug 30, 2026).