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HB 2405

Establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Bronoske and 6 co-sponsors

Washington establishes a PTSD treatment and research pilot program to test intervention effectiveness and expand mental health care access for trauma survivors.

Effective date 7/1/2026*.
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Bill Summary · HB 2405

Legislative bill overview

HB 2405 establishes a pilot program in Washington state to provide posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment and conduct related research. The bill creates a structured initiative to test PTSD intervention methods and gather data on their effectiveness, likely targeting specific populations or geographic areas within the state.

Why is this important

PTSD affects hundreds of thousands of Americans and often goes undertreated due to limited access, stigma, or ineffective existing therapies. A pilot program can generate evidence about which treatments work best in Washington's healthcare context, potentially informing broader policy and funding decisions that improve mental health outcomes for veterans, first responders, trauma survivors, and other affected populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms – The bill's cost, funding source (state budget, federal grants, private partners), and whether it adequately resources the pilot without cutting other mental health services
  • Patient population scope – Who qualifies for the program (veterans only, all residents, first responders) and whether the criteria are appropriately inclusive or exclusive
  • Research oversight and privacy – How participant data will be protected, who controls research outcomes, and whether results will be published transparently or potentially influenced by stakeholder interests

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

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