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WashingtonHB 23602025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Expanding access to albuterol in public and private schools.

Sponsored By: Brandy Donaghy (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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More school albuterol access for kids

Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, Washington public and private schools can choose to keep albuterol for students’ breathing symptoms. This includes charter and state-tribal schools. A licensed prescriber can prescribe the supply to a school or district and authorize use through a standing order. Donated albuterol needs a prescription; covered forms include inhaler aerosols, powders, and solutions, including nebules. A nurse or designated trained employee can give it to students with an albuterol prescription on file. Without a prescription on file, only a nurse can give it. Schools can use the supply in buildings, on playgrounds and buses, and during approved trips and related travel. Nurses or designated staff can carry a reasonable amount on field trips. Schools must immediately notify parents after school-supplied albuterol use or known self-use under school policies. Existing practices for students with their own prescriptions remain unchanged. By January 1, 2027, state education and health officials must update the uniform asthma procedure for school-supplied albuterol. Districts adopting a school-supply policy must include that procedure.

School workers can refuse albuterol duties

Beginning June 11, 2026, eligible Washington school employees can file a written refusal to manage albuterol with their district. Employees must not be licensed under Washington’s nursing law or have agreed in writing to this specific job duty. The refusal cannot be grounds for firing, contract nonrenewal, or another action that harms their contract status.

Legal protections for school albuterol providers

Beginning June 11, 2026, prescribers and pharmacists have protection from liability for injuries from school-supplied albuterol. That protection does not apply when the prescription was issued with conscious disregard for safety. When employees or contractors administer albuterol, legal protection requires substantial compliance with the prescription or statewide standing order. They must also follow written school policies. The law protects covered school personnel, their school or district, governing board members, and chief administrators from criminal liability and civil damages.

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

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 60 • No: 34 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/12/2026

Motion to Commit Measure to Committee.

Yes: 38 • No: 56 • 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. ED - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/2/2026House

  23. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/2/2026House

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

    2/2/2026House

  25. First reading, referred to Education.

    1/12/2026House

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