All Roll Calls
Yes: 142 • No: 2
WashingtonHB 16342025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Providing school districts and public schools with assistance to coordinate comprehensive behavioral health supports for students.
Sponsored By: My-Linh Thai (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Better school mental health help for kids
The law creates a statewide help and training framework for school mental and behavioral health. The state education agency and regional service districts give schools tools to spot needs, map local resources, and connect students and families to care, from prevention to crisis help. The framework uses proven practices, engages families and tribes, and sets clear roles to deliver training and support. It also helps schools braid state, federal, local, and private dollars and find available funding. Agencies consult with health agencies, school districts, colleges, and community groups and keep improving the framework. Schools keep current legal duties, and the state uses the framework to guide services once it is ready. The state reports progress to lawmakers by November 1, 2027.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
My-Linh Thai
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Beth Doglio
Democratic • House
Carolyn Eslick
Republican • House
Clyde Shavers
Democratic • House
Greg Nance
Democratic • House
Janice Zahn
Democratic • House
Julia Reed
Democratic • House
Julio Cortes
Democratic • House
Lisa Parshley
Democratic • House
Osman Salahuddin
Democratic • House
Roger Goodman
Democratic • House
Shaun Scott
Democratic • House
Steve Bergquist
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 2/17/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 95 • No: 2 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective date 6/11/2026.
3/23/2026HouseChapter 129, 2026 Laws.
3/23/2026HouseGovernor signed.
3/23/2026legislatureDelivered to Governor.
3/12/2026legislaturePresident signed.
3/11/2026legislatureSpeaker signed.
3/11/2026legislatureThird reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
3/6/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/6/2026HousePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2/27/2026HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2/25/2026HouseMinority; without recommendation.
2/25/2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
2/25/2026HouseEDU - Majority; do pass.
2/25/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
2/19/2026HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1.
2/17/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/17/2026HouseFloor amendment(s) adopted.
2/17/2026House3rd substitute bill substituted.
2/17/2026HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/14/2026HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2/9/2026HouseAPP - Executive action taken by committee.
2/9/2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
2/9/2026HouseAPP - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
2/9/2026HouseReferred to Appropriations.
1/26/2026HouseED - Executive action taken by committee.
1/22/2026House
Bill Text
Session Law
3/25/2026
Bill as Passed Legislature
3/12/2026
Engrossed Third Substitute
2/17/2026
Third Substitute
2/10/2026
Second Substitute
1/26/2026
Substitute Bill
1/23/2026
Original Bill
1/28/2025
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