Establishing a behavioral health teaching clinic designation and enhancement rate.

 H-0655.1

HOUSE BILL 1502

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Rule, Macri, Lekanoff, Davis, Reed, Simmons, Parshley, and Tharinger

Read first time 01/22/25. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

AN ACT Relating to establishing a behavioral health teaching clinic designation and enhancement rate in Washington for eligible licensed or certified behavioral health agencies; reenacting and amending RCW 71.24.025 ; adding new sections to chapter 71.24 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that:

(a) Licensed or certified behavioral health agencies are the essential safety net providers for adults, children, youth, and families experiencing mental health or substance use disorders in Washington;