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Introduced
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
In Committee
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to monitoring vaccine adverse events; and adding1a new chapter to Title 70 RCW.2
AI Summary
This bill establishes a vaccine adverse event reporting system in the state of Washington. Under the new law, healthcare providers must notify the Department of Health within 48 hours of becoming aware of any adverse event following vaccination. The Department will collect and analyze this data, producing annual reports on the types and numbers of vaccine-related adverse events. The Department will also monitor for any unexpected patterns and investigate events as needed. The bill adds a new chapter to the state's public health laws to implement these vaccine safety monitoring requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (on 01/29/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6636&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6636.pdf |
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