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HB 1197 - 2023-24
Defining attending provider and clarifying other provider functions for workers' compensation claims, and adding psychologists as attending providers for mental health only claims.
Sponsors: Bronoske, Berry, Bateman, Simmons, Fosse, Davis, Pollet
By Request: Department of Labor & Industries
Companion Bill: SB 5310
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Friday, April 19, 2024 07:59 AM
Current Version:
HB 1197
Current Status:
C 171 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Friday, April 19, 2024 07:59 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
HB 1197
Current Status:
C 171 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 10
First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (View Original Bill)
Jan 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 27
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAWS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Jan 31
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 8
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 24
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 6
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 7
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 64; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 9
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
Mar 21
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LC - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Mar 22
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 12
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 14
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 17
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 18
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 25
Governor signed.
Chapter 171, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/1/2025.
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