Concerning psychiatric pharmacists.
HB 2453 amends multiple sections of Washington’s behavioral health statutes (RCW 71.05.020, 71.05.148, etc.) to update definitions related to mental health services. The bill primarily revises terms like "antipsychotic medications," "behavioral health service provider," and "crisis stabilization unit" without establishing new requirements for psychiatric pharmacists. It does not specify changes to pharmacists' practice authority or direct patient care protocols. The bill's focus is on clarifying terminology within existing mental health frameworks rather than creating new policy for psychiatric pharmacists.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
CRJ - Majority; do pass.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Darya Farivar
DDemocratic
Co
Julia Reed
DDemocratic
Co
My-Linh Thai
DDemocratic
Co
Shaun Scott
DDemocratic
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