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SB 6094

Concerning facilities licensed to provide pediatric transitional care services.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Leonard Christian and 2 co-sponsors

SB 6094 establishes state licensing standards for pediatric transitional care facilities to regulate medical care quality and safety for children transitioning from hospitalization.

Referred to Ways & Means.
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Bill Summary · SB 6094

Legislative bill overview

SB 6094 establishes licensing requirements and regulatory standards for facilities providing pediatric transitional care services in Washington state. The bill creates a new category of licensed facility to serve children transitioning from acute care settings who require ongoing medical support but not full hospitalization.

Why is this important

Pediatric transitional care fills a critical gap for medically complex children who no longer need intensive hospital care but cannot safely go home without specialized nursing and medical oversight. Without proper licensing standards, these facilities would operate in a regulatory gray zone, potentially affecting quality of care, reimbursement, and patient safety for vulnerable pediatric populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Facility capacity and access: New licensing requirements and associated costs may limit how quickly facilities can expand, potentially creating bottlenecks in care availability for families needing these services
  • Medicaid reimbursement rates: Whether state funding through Medicaid will adequately cover operational costs, which could determine facility viability and willingness to serve low-income families
  • Staffing standards: Requirements for nursing ratios and specialist availability could be either too stringent (limiting facility growth) or insufficient (raising safety concerns)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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