Washington · 2025-2026 Biennium (69th Legislature)

Concerning nonopioid drugs for the treatment of pain.

AN ACT Relating to nonopioid drugs for the treatment of pain;

ESSB 5916·Senate·Bill

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Dec 17, 2025

Prefiled for introduction.

Jan 12, 2026

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

Jan 27, 2026

HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Jan 28, 2026

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Feb 4, 2026

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Feb 11, 2026

1st substitute bill substituted.

Feb 11, 2026

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Feb 11, 2026

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Feb 11, 2026

Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

Feb 14, 2026

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

Mar 12, 2026

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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