Washington · HB 2577 · 2026Enacted

Hospital Inspections Oversight

Strengthens state inspection and oversight requirements for hospitals to catch safety problems sooner.

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Addresses barriers that keep residents from accessing primary care, mental health services, and hospital care.

Sets flu vaccination requirements for hospital staff to protect patients during flu season.

Requires state review of mergers and acquisitions involving hospitals and healthcare providers to protect community access to care.