HB 2453 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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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

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