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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 freedom to choose whether to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; amending RCW 28A.210.090 and 28A.210.090; adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Washington state laws to allow all citizens to choose whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, regardless of any government or private entity mandates. It adds a new section to state law affirming this freedom of choice, and it modifies the existing vaccination exemption provisions to allow parents or guardians to exempt their children from any required COVID-19 vaccination for any reason. The bill has an immediate effective date for the new freedom of choice provision, and the changes to the exemption process take effect on July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Jim McCune (R)*,
Phil Fortunato (R),
Mike Padden (R),
Shelly Short (R),
Jeff Wilson (R),
Lynda Wilson (R),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5682&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5682.pdf |
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