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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
02/22/2019
02/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to protection against vaccine-preventable disease1outbreaks; and amending RCW 28A.210.090.2
AI Summary
This bill modifies certain provisions related to vaccine requirements for children in Washington state. The bill retains the existing exemptions for medical and religious reasons, but removes the exemption for personal or philosophical objections to immunization. The bill also requires a healthcare practitioner to provide information about the benefits and risks of immunization to the parent or guardian signing the exemption form, with an exception for parents or guardians who demonstrate membership in a religious body or church that precludes a healthcare practitioner from providing medical treatment to the child.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Annette Cleveland (D)*,
Steve Conway (D),
Jeannie Darneille (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Kevin Van De Wege (D),
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=5841&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5841&year=2019 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5841.pdf |
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