HB 1669 passed in the Senate with 41 yeas and 8 nays. It was then signed into law by Governor Ferguson. This makes Washington the 9th state to pass So Every BODY Can Move legislation! The law is effective July 27 of this year.
This bill requires health plans to provide coverage for prostheses and custom orthotic braces used for activities of daily living and for performing physical activities, such as running or swimming when medically necessary.
UPDATE: HB 1669 Moves to Senate Rules Committee (3/25/2025)
In the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care on Friday, the majority of the committee voted to pass HB 1669. Monday, the bill was passed to the Senate Rules Committee for a second reading.
UPDATE: HB 1669 passed in the House! (3/24/2025)
On March 12, HB 1669 passed in the house with an 80-17 vote (1 excused)! It is now in Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
UPDATE: Companion Bill in Senate and Public Hearings in House and Senate (2/12/2025)
The Senate version of HB 1669, SB 5629 was introduced at the end of last month. To learn more about SB 5629, click here.
On February 11, a public hearing was held in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness for HB 1669. A public hearing was also held for SB 5629 in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
ALERT: So Every BODY Can Move Legislation Introduced (1/28/2025)
HB 1669 has been introduced and referred to the Health Care & Wellness Committee. This bill would require health plans to provide coverage for prostheses and custom orthotic braces used for activities of daily living and for performing physical activities, such as running or swimming when medically necessary.
To learn more about the bill, click here.