HB 2405 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research.

HB 2405 establishes a pilot program to fund workplace behavioral health initiatives focused on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment and research for workers in high-risk occupations. It directs the Department of Labor & Industries to use funds from the workers' compensation medical aid fund to support projects addressing PTSD prevention, trauma-informed reintegration, and mental health programs in workplaces with repetitive trauma exposure. The program specifically allocates resources for innovative return-to-work initiatives targeting PTSD, requiring projects to address occupational PTSD risks identified through department collaboration. This pilot is part of broader workers' compensation funding priorities and does not change existing medical coverage standards for injured workers.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Mar 25, 2026
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The document was updated from a draft 'Substitute Bill' to a final 'Certificate of Enrollment' confirming the bill has passed both the House and Senate. This change is procedural and administrative, certifying the bill's final approval and readiness for the Governor's signature rather than altering any policy, funding, or legal requirements.
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Added certification text confirming the bill passed the House and Senate with specific vote counts on February 16 and March 5, 2026.

Removed the draft bill number 'H-3356.1' and replaced it with the final enrolled title and legislative session details.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2026 · House Feb 16, 2026

How they voted

510
Passed
Total votes 51
Mar 5, 2026
D Democratic31
31 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
14
Committee
11
Mar 25, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
executive
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (51-0)
senate
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
LC - Majority; do pass.
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:45 AM.
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.
upper
Feb 16, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (92-1-7)
house
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Workplace Standards.
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Appropriations.
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors