Establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research.

 H-3356.1

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2405

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By House Labor & Workplace Standards (originally sponsored by Representatives Schmidt, Bronoske, Parshley, Salahuddin, Simmons, Davis, and Nance; by request of Department of Labor & Industries)

READ FIRST TIME 02/03/26.

AN ACT Relating to establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research; amending RCW 49.17.243 , 51.36.010 , 51.36.010 , and 51.36.060 ; adding a new section to chapter 51.36 RCW; creating a new section; providing effective dates; and providing expiration dates.

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

Sec. 1. RCW 49.17.243 and 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 s 501 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The director is authorized to provide funding from the medical aid fund established under RCW 51.44.020 , by grant or contract, for safety and health investment projects for workplaces insured for workers' compensation through the department's state fund. This shall include projects to: Prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities; create early return-to-work programs; and reduce long-term disability through the cooperation of employers and employees or their representatives.