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WA HB1720
Protecting the right of every Washington resident to decline an immunization or vaccination for COVID-19.
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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to protecting the right of every Washington resident to decline an immunization or vaccination for COVID-19; and adding a new section to chapter 70.54 RCW.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any state agency, political subdivision, or private entity from requiring individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or immunization despite their religious, philosophical, or personal objections. It specifically prohibits such requirements as a condition of employment, access to education, travel, entry to public places, or contracting with the state. Any rule, ordinance, order, policy, or action that violates this prohibition is deemed null and void as against the public policy of the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Jim Walsh (R)*,
Matt Boehnke (R),
Rob Chase (R),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Jenny Graham (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Brad Klippert (R),
Vicki Kraft (R),
Skyler Rude (R),
Robert Sutherland (R),
Jesse Young (R),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1720&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1720.pdf |
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