FINAL BILL REPORT
HB 1190
C 19 L 25
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Allowing additional health professions to access the University of Washington health sciences library.
Sponsors: Representatives Marshall, Leavitt, Jacobsen, Couture, Barkis and Timmons.
House Committee on Health Care & Wellness
Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
Background:

The Health Evidence Resource for Washington State.

The Health Evidence Resource for Washington State, known informally as HEAL-WA, provides online access to clinical information and education resources to eligible health care providers.  The licensing fees for providers authorized to use the resource include an additional amount of up to $25 to fund the program.  Professions authorized to use the resource include physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers, social worker associates, marriage and family therapists, and marriage and family therapist associates. 

 

Behavioral Health Associate Licenses.

Several behavioral health professions have associate licenses that allow holders of the credential to obtain supervised experience hours prior to full licensure.  Professions that have associate licenses include psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.

Summary:

Psychological associates and mental health counselor associates are granted access to the HEAL-WA library. 

Votes on Final Passage:
Final Passage Votes
House 96 0
Senate 49 0
Effective:

July 27, 2025