Promoting accurate communications between patients and health care providers.

 H-1064.1

HOUSE BILL 1780

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Marshall, Schmidt, and Eslick

Read first time 02/03/25. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

AN ACT Relating to promoting accurate communications between patients and health care providers; amending RCW 18.79.030 , 18.79.030 , and 18.71A.030 ; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

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

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

(a) The terms and titles used by health care professionals in clinical settings play a critical role in ensuring transparency and trust between patients and their providers. Misunderstandings about a health care provider's credentials can lead to patient confusion, erode trust, and impact the quality of care;