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Introduced
01/29/2019
01/29/2019
In Committee
01/29/2019
01/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to rabies antibody titers as proof of immunity;1adding a new section to chapter 16.36 RCW; and creating a new2section.3
AI Summary
This bill aims to update the rabies vaccination requirements in the state of Washington. It recognizes that positive antibody titer results, which measure the presence of antibodies that provide immunity, can serve as proof of rabies immunity for dogs, cats, and other household pets. The bill notes that modern rabies vaccines provide a minimum of 3 years of immunity, and that revaccination in the presence of positive antibody titers is unnecessary and can even present risks. The bill adds a new section to state law to explicitly allow positive antibody titer results to meet all rabies vaccination requirements by state and local agencies.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1741&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1741&year=2019 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1741.pdf |
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