The bill is sponsored by Sen. Randi Becker (R-Eatonville). It passed the Senate with a unanimous vote and received a hearing in front of the House Health Care and Wellness Committee on Wednesday, according to the report.
Such a bill could lower treatment costs for both patients and healthcare providers. If enacted, the bill would go into effect in 2017, according to the report.
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