Concerning endometriosis.

 S-4311.1

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5985

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senate Health & Long-Term Care (originally sponsored by Senators Orwall, Frame, Saldaña, and Slatter)

READ FIRST TIME 01/29/26.

AN ACT Relating to endometriosis; creating new sections; and providing expiration dates.

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) Beginning July 1, 2027, and by July 1, 2028, the University of Washington, in collaboration with Washington State University and other relevant stakeholders including individuals with direct lived experience with endometriosis, shall identify and make available materials and resources regarding endometriosis including information related to the awareness, incidence, and prevalence of endometriosis. This online resource center shall include, but is not limited to, best practices and evidence-based information for:

(a) Detecting and diagnosing endometriosis;