2025 ICSEW Award Nominations
We are excited to announce that nominations for this year’s ICSEW Outstanding Member Awards are now open! This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of our members who have gone above and beyond in their roles. Let’s come together to highlight the exceptional talent and commitment of ICSEW. Click here…
Bill Alert SB 5632
Bill summary. In 2023, Washington passed the Shield Law (HB 1469, 2023) to protect providers, helpers, and patients from being criminalized for providing or accessing abortion or gender-affirming care in Washington state. The provision, receipt, attempted provision or receipt, assistance in provision or receipt, or attempted assistance in provision or receipt of protected health care…
Bill Alert SB 5083
Bill Summary. Increased Access to Healthcare Services: Public employees and their dependents may experience more consistent access to healthcare due to the mandated contracting between hospitals and contractors. Additionally, the reimbursement requirements for rural and specialty hospitals, as well as primary care and behavioral health services, aim to ensure the availability of essential medical services.…
Bill Alert SB 5098
Bill summary. This bill prohibits weapons at certain park facilities where children are likely to be present, certain state or local public buildings, and county fairs when the fair is open to the public. It requires facilities where weapons are prohibited to, as soon as practicable, post signage at common public access points alerting the…
Bill Alert SB 5105
In response to the rapid growth and use of artificial intelligence, the Legislature introduced this bill to expand Washington’s existing prohibitions against fabricated depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct to include circumstances where the depicted minor is not identifiable. This bill also (1) modifies the defenses, immunities, and statute of limitations applicable…
Bill Alert HB 1077
The Legislature introduced this bill with the aim to raise awareness of pain control options for IUD placement and removal by mandating health care providers to inform patients of these options before or during the scheduling of their appointments. As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the…
202503 ICSEW Executive Board Meeting Minutes
Bill Alert HB 1052
Bill Summary. The conduct that constitutes a Hate Crime offense is modified to include when a person maliciously and intentionally commits one of the statutorily specified acts in whole or in part because of the person’s perception of another person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or disability.…
Louder Together: Intersectionality in Uncertain Times
Save the date! Women’s identities are not one-dimensional, and their experiences are layered, complex, and intersecting. For Women’s History Month, Washington State’s Community-Focus Commissions and the Office of Equity are hosting a panel discussion on the importance of intersectionality in coalition-building, community support, and systems change. Date/Time: Wednesday, March 26 | 6:00 PM – 7:30…
Bill Alert HB 1090
Bill summary If passed, this bill would require insurance providers of patients in Washington State to cover a 12-month supply of birth control at any time, whether it is an initial prescription or a refill. While Washington was one of the first states to mandate coverage of 12-month supplies of birth control, at present, this…