Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWashingtonIntroduced
HB 2405: Establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research.
Suzanne Schmidt
HB 2405 status: Introduced — Effective date 7/1/2026* (updated Mar 25, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The state is creating a pilot program designed to test new research and treatment methods for PTSD.
Who is affected
The bill impacts individuals suffering from PTSD and healthcare providers participating in the pilot program.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill requires the implementation and management of a pilot program, likely involving research tracking and patient treatment protocols.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The effective date is noted as 7/1/2026.
Potential benefits
The primary benefit is a structured effort to improve PTSD outcomes through research and clinical testing.
Risks and tradeoffs
Concerns include the limited scope of the program, the potential for ineffective outcomes, and uncertainty regarding how results will be applied.
What is still unknown
Budget allocations, exact participant eligibility, and the specific clinical methods to be tested remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Focused approach to PTSD management
- Integration of research into clinical settings
- Improved service access for trauma survivors
Risks
- Limited scale of initial pilot program
- Potential for inequitable participant selection
- Narrow focus may exclude specific trauma populations
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Establishes a formal, testable legislative framework
- Enables outcome tracking for public health initiatives
- Provides a basis for future evidence-based policymaking
Risks
- Potential lack of public data transparency
- Administrative burden on participating health agencies
- Over-reliance on pilot results for future mandates
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Dedicated resources for PTSD research
- Potential for improved patient health outcomes
- Clinical testing of new treatment protocols
Risks
- Clinical uncertainty regarding pilot methods
- Limited treatment access during testing phase
- Risk of implementing ineffective protocols
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source material is limited to a brief legislative abstract.
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