H-2748.2
HOUSE BILL 2383
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Walsh and Graham
Prefiled 01/09/26. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary.
AN ACT Relating to the involuntary treatment act; amending RCW 71.05.150 , 71.05.153 , 71.05.170 , 71.05.180 , 71.05.182 , 71.05.210 , 71.05.210 , 71.05.217 , 71.05.230 , 71.05.230 , 71.05.235 , 71.05.240 , 71.05.290 , and 71.05.290 ; reenacting and amending RCW 71.05.217 ; providing effective dates; and providing an expiration date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. RCW 71.05.150 and 2024 c 209 s 12 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) When a designated crisis responder receives information alleging that a person, as a result of a behavioral health disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm or is gravely disabled, the designated crisis responder may, after investigation and evaluation of the specific facts alleged and of the reliability and credibility of any person providing information to initiate detention, if satisfied that the allegations are true and that the person will not voluntarily seek appropriate treatment, file a petition for initial detention under this section. Before filing the petition, the designated crisis responder must personally interview the person, unless the person refuses an interview, and determine whether the person will voluntarily receive appropriate evaluation and treatment at an evaluation and treatment facility, crisis stabilization unit, 23-hour crisis relief center, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program. As part of the assessment, the designated crisis responder must attempt to ascertain if the person has executed a mental health advance directive under chapter 71.32 RCW. The interview performed by the designated crisis responder may be conducted by video provided that a licensed health care professional or professional person who can adequately and accurately assist with obtaining any necessary information is present with the person at the time of the interview.