2SHB 1724 — Increasing the trained behavioral health workforce.

What this bill does

Requires the Department of Health to examine licensing requirements for certain behavioral health professions, which must be implemented by relevant disciplining authorities. Creates a program to facilitate placement of behavioral health associates with clinical supervision. Creates a stipend program for out-of-pocket costs incurred by behavioral health associates completing supervised experience requirements. Removes practice setting limitations for probationary licenses. Makes changes to licensing requirements for certain behavioral health professions.

From the Washington State Legislature's nonpartisan staff bill analysis. Read the full analysis ↗

Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 4, 2023
  95 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 18, 2023
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 12, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

Track 2SHB 1724 on OlympiaTrack

A free account adds a plain-English AI summary, the full hearing and amendment record, who testified, and roll calls by member. Plus email alerts when this bill moves.

Other bills sponsored by Bateman

• E2SHB 1110 — Increasing middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing.
• HB 1128 — Raising the residential personal needs allowance.
• HB 2090 — Modifying local board of health county commissioner membership.
• 2SHB 2113 — Concerning compliance with the housing element requirements of the growth management act.
• HB 2246 — Concerning vacation leave accrual for state employees.