All Roll Calls
Yes: 133 • No: 10
WashingtonHB 21552025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Concerning the use of nursing titles.
Sponsored By: Edwin Obras (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Christian Science nurse title allowed
If you are listed as a Christian Science nurse in the Christian Science Journal, you may use the title Christian Science nurse. You still cannot call yourself an RN, ARNP or APRN, NP, or LPN unless the law also licenses you.
Only licensed nurses can use titles
Beginning June 11, 2026, only a licensed human nurse may practice or call themselves a nurse in Washington. To use RN or LPN, you must hold a Washington license under chapter 18.79 RCW or a valid multistate license under chapter 18.80 RCW. To use ARNP or NP, you must hold a Washington license under chapter 18.79 RCW. Nonhuman entities cannot use nurse titles or related abbreviations. On June 30, 2027, the same rule continues using the APRN term; APRN and NP titles stay limited to licensed people, and the earlier ARNP section expires.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Edwin Obras
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Janice Zahn
Democratic • House
Julia Reed
Democratic • House
Lisa Parshley
Democratic • House
Mia Gregerson
Democratic • House
Natasha Hill
Democratic • House
Nicole Macri
Democratic • House
Osman Salahuddin
Democratic • House
Sam Low
Republican • House
Sharon Tomiko Santos
Democratic • House
Shelley Kloba
Democratic • House
Tarra Simmons
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 46 • No: 2 • Other: 1
House vote • 2/11/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 87 • No: 8 • Other: 3
Actions Timeline
Effective date 6/11/2026*.
3/9/2026HouseChapter 6, 2026 Laws.
3/9/2026HouseGovernor signed.
3/9/2026legislatureDelivered to Governor.
3/3/2026legislatureSpeaker signed.
2/28/2026legislaturePresident signed.
2/28/2026legislatureThird reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1.
2/26/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/26/2026HousePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2/24/2026HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2/20/2026HouseHLTC - Majority; do pass.
2/19/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
2/13/2026HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 3.
2/11/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/11/2026HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2/3/2026HouseMinority; without recommendation.
1/30/2026HouseHCW - Majority; do pass.
1/30/2026HouseHCW - Executive action taken by committee.
1/30/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
1/12/2026HousePrefiled for introduction.
12/16/2025House
Bill Text
Session Law
3/11/2026
Bill as Passed Legislature
3/3/2026
Original Bill
1/12/2026
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