STATE BILLOR SB 1595PASSED

Relating to professional workforce; and declaring an emergency.

The Act says that some boards have to publish some information and make sure staff get trained by January 1, 2028. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Requires a professional licensing board to publish specified guidance regarding licensure and ensure certain staff receive culturally responsive training not later than January 1, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 6, 2026; 220 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR SB 1595 · PassedApr 6

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Bill details

Last action: Effective date, March 31, 2026. · Apr 6, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 6, 2026Effective date, March 31, 2026.Senate

Apr 6, 2026Chapter 99, 2026 Laws.Senate

Mar 31, 2026Governor signed.Senate

Mar 6, 2026Speaker signed.House

Mar 6, 2026President signed.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed. Ayes, 46; Nays, 10--Boice, Boshart Davis, Cate, Harbick, Lewis, McIntire, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Diehl.House

Mar 4, 2026Second reading.House

Mar 3, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.House

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Mar 3, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 27, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 25, 2026Referred to Rules.House

Feb 25, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Feb 25, 2026Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 4--Drazan, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 1--Smith DB.Senate

Feb 24, 2026Second reading.Senate

Feb 24, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.Senate

Feb 23, 2026Work Session held.Senate

Feb 18, 2026Public Hearing held.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Rules.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Committee Do passFeb 23, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 1 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingFeb 25, 2026 · Senate · 25 yea · 4 nayPassed

House Committee Do PassMar 3, 2026 · House · 6 yea · 1 nayPassed

House Third ReadingMar 5, 2026 · House · 46 yea · 10 nayPassed

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