2026 IN PERSON Legislative Impact Day
#2026PTLID
2026 Legislative Impact Day is Wednesday, January 21, 2026
This session, APTA Washington will work to pass legislation to allow physical therapists to be attending providers for workers' compensation claims. Legislative Impact Day is our opportunity to gain legislators' support for this important bill.
Stay tuned for more information about this bill when it's introduced in December.
LOCATION
United Churches of Olympia110 11th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501-2253
9:00AM - 4:00PM
9:00AM Briefing
11:00AM - 2:00PM Lunch is provided
Appointments will be scheduled throughout the day.
Downtown Parking Options
Parking is not available onsite as most parking spaces are leased (all numbered spaces). Mass transit is highly encouraged. Metered street parking and Capitol Campus parking are available near the church but it is not guaranteed. For a list of options, please review the following websites:
City of Olympia Downtown Parking Map
https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/parking_services/where_can_i_park.php
Washington State Capitol Campus Parking Options
https://capitol.wa.gov/
https://capitol.wa.gov/visit/campus-map
REGISTRATION CLOSED DECEMBER 19, 2025
PLEASE WATCH A BRIEFING via Zoom on details to come that will include talking points along with a mentor, if needed. Zoom link.
We look forward to seeing many of you in-person in Olympia on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 to advocate for our priority issues. As in past years, we will make appointments with legislators for you.
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Resources | Legislative Visit Report - 2026 2026 Resources HB 1589 - Concerning the relationship between health carriers and contracting providers. SB 5588 - Concerning the relationships between health carriers and contracting providers. HB 2243 - Including physical and occupational therapists as attending providers for worker's compensation. SB 6152 - Including physical and occupational therapists as attending providers for worker's compensation. Issue paper HB 1589/SB 5588 Issue paper HB 2243/SB 6152 Tips for talking with legislators Sample Script Talking points Attending Provider HB2243/SB 6152 Talking points Fair Contracting HB 1589/SB 5588 2025 Resources LIHB 1655 - Concerning provider contract compensation. HB 1589 - Concerning the relationships between health carriers and contracting providers. SB 5588 - Concerning the relationships between health carriers and contracting providers. Issue Paper HB 1655 Issue Paper HB 1589, SB 5588 Talking Points HB 1589, SB 5588, HB 1655 Tips for Talking with Legislators Sample Script Set Up Meeting with Legislators 2022 Advocacy Camp video recording |
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Mock Questions | Mock Questions:
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Questions? Email legislative@aptawa.org
Thank you 2026 Legislative Impact Day Sponsors!
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SUPPORTER
| Emilie Jones, PT, DPT |
