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House approves two‑hour behavioral‑health training for construction apprentices and trades

Washington State House of Representatives · February 10, 2026
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Summary

The House passed substitute House Bill 24 92, requiring two hours of behavioral and mental‑health training for apprentices and certain building‑trades workers, citing suicide and overdose risk in the industry. The final House vote was 79‑16 with 3 excused.

The Washington State House approved substitute House Bill 24 92, which requires two hours of behavioral and mental‑health training for building‑trades apprentices and, with an amendment, expanded to help experienced craftspeople. The bill passed on a recorded vote of 79 yays, 16 nays and 3 excused.

Representative Nance, the bill sponsor,…

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