HB 2041 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning postpartum coverage.

HB 2041 concerns postpartum health care coverage for residents of Washington state. Until June 30, 2026, the bill requires the state to provide 12 months of continuous postpartum health care coverage to individuals with incomes up to 210% of the federal poverty level. After this date, the continuous postpartum coverage period will be six months, maintaining the 210% income threshold. The bill also directs the state to prioritize maximizing federal funding for eligible individuals and mandates annual reporting from managed care organizations on maternal health services.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

Bill → Substitute Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to extend the postpartum coverage period from six months back to 12 months for new applicants starting July 1, 2026, while maintaining a six-month limit for those already approved. Additionally, the income eligibility threshold was increased from 193% to 210% of the federal poverty level for the initial phase of the program through June 2026, making coverage available to more low-income families.

Scope change

The bill's scope was modified to create a two-tiered eligibility system based on application dates: a 12-month coverage period applies to new approvals after July 1, 2026, while existing approvals remain under the 6-month rule.

TIMELINE

The postpartum coverage duration was changed from a flat six months to a graduated timeline where new applicants after July 1, 2026, receive 12 months of coverage, while current applicants retain the six-month limit.

ELIGIBILITY

The income threshold for eligibility was raised from 193% to 210% of the federal poverty level, expanding access to health coverage for postpartum individuals.

REQUIREMENT

The bill was reorganized to clearly separate the temporary 12-month coverage provision for future applicants from the permanent requirements for current enrollees.

Floor votes · House Apr 17, 2025

How they voted

57–41

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 100

Apr 17, 2025

D Democratic61

57 Yea 3 Nay 1

93% Yea

R Republican39

38 Nay 1

97% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations.

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

lower

Apr 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

upper

Apr 17, 2025

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (57-41-2)

house

Apr 8, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Apr 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Apr 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors