Concerning psychiatric pharmacists.
This bill (SB 5765) primarily redefines terms related to psychiatric care and behavioral health services in Washington State law, including terms like "psychiatric pharmacists," "antipsychotic medications," and "behavioral health service provider." It amends existing definitions within statutes governing mental health and substance use disorder services but does not establish new duties or requirements for pharmacists. The bill focuses on clarifying terminology for consistency across related laws, with no concrete policy changes described in the provided text. It is a definitional amendment, not a substantive policy change affecting practice or services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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2
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vandana Slatter
DDemocratic
Co
T'wina Nobles
DDemocratic
Co
Yasmin Trudeau
DDemocratic
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