SB 5765 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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