H-2621.1
HOUSE BILL 2232
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Parshley, Ryu, Reed, Zahn, Macri, and Fosse
Prefiled 12/31/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
AN ACT Relating to improving system outcomes for time-sensitive emergencies through data-driven continuous quality improvement; amending RCW 70.168.090 and 70.168.150 ; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature intends to:
(1) Implement the recommendations of the emergency cardiac and stroke system assessment directed by chapter 58, Laws of 2022 to support efforts to improve emergency cardiac and stroke care in Washington and reduce death and disability resulting from cardiac and stroke events. This includes developing an inclusive system of optimal cardiac and stroke care throughout the continuum of care delivery. Coordinated health care delivery systems require ongoing levels of oversight, evidence-based inputs, coordination, and evaluation of performance. Accordingly, the legislature intends that the department has the responsibility for oversight and coordination of the statewide cardiac and stroke system of care; and