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WA HB1638

WA HB1638
Promoting immunity against vaccine preventable diseases.


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Introduced
01/25/2019
In Committee
04/01/2019
Crossed Over
03/05/2019
Passed
04/26/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/10/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to promoting immunity against vaccine preventable1diseases; amending RCW 28A.210.080 and 28A.210.090; adding a new2section to chapter 43.216 RCW; and creating a new section.3

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases. It amends existing laws related to school and childcare attendance requirements for immunization records or exemptions. The bill allows proof of disease immunity through laboratory evidence or a healthcare provider's attestation to be accepted as an alternative to vaccination records. It also requires childcare centers to ensure employees and volunteers are vaccinated against measles or provide proof of immunity, with limited exceptions. The bill grants the Department of Health rulemaking authority to implement these changes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Effective date 7/28/2019. (on 05/10/2019)

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