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WashingtonHB 23602025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Expanding access to albuterol in public and private schools.

Sponsored By: Brandy Donaghy (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Emergency albuterol at K-12 schools

Beginning in the 2027–28 school year, public, private, charter, and state‑tribal K‑12 schools can keep a school supply of albuterol. A licensed prescriber may write it in the school’s name with a standing order so staff can use it. If a student has a prescription on file, a nurse or trained staff may give it; without one, only the nurse may. Schools may use it on campus, buses, and field trips, and nurses or trained staff may carry a reasonable amount on trips. Parents are told right away after the school gives a dose or when the school learns a student self‑dosed. Donations require a prescription, and “albuterol” includes aerosol, powder, or solution for inhalers or nebulizers.

Protections for school staff and prescribers

School nurses and trained staff are not civilly or criminally liable when they give albuterol in substantial line with the student’s prescription or statewide standing order and the school’s written policies. Prescribers and pharmacists who supply schools are not liable unless the prescription was issued with conscious disregard for safety. Unlicensed school employees who did not agree in writing can file a written refusal to manage albuterol, and the district cannot fire or nonrenew them for that reason. The law does not create new private lawsuits or change other liability rules.

Statewide asthma policies and training

All districts must set asthma rescue procedures for each school. By January 1, 2027, the state updates one uniform procedure that teaches nurses and trained staff how to access and give a school albuterol supply; districts that choose a school supply must use that procedure. If parents provide backup medicine, the school keeps it at the student’s school where the student can reach it right away. Schools must also keep each student’s written treatment plan and related forms on file in an easy‑to‑reach spot for emergencies.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brandy Donaghy

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Engell

    Republican • House

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Bronoske

    Democratic • House

  • Gerry Pollet

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Osman Salahuddin

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 225 • No: 106

House vote • 3/9/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 79 • No: 16 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/28/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/12/2026

Motion to Commit Measure to Committee.

Yes: 38 • No: 56 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/12/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 60 • No: 34 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/24/2026House

  2. Chapter 197, 2026 Laws.

    3/24/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/24/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/12/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 79; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    3/9/2026House

  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.

    3/9/2026House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    2/28/2026House

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/28/2026House

  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    2/28/2026House

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/24/2026House

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/19/2026House

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/18/2026House

  15. EDU - Majority; do pass.

    2/18/2026House

  16. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

    2/16/2026House

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/12/2026House

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/12/2026House

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2026House

  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/10/2026House

  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/4/2026House

  22. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/2/2026House

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

    2/2/2026House

  24. ED - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/2/2026House

  25. First reading, referred to Education.

    1/12/2026House

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