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WA HB1893

WA HB1893
Allowing emergency medical technicians to provide medical evaluation, testing, and vaccines outside of an emergency in response to a public health agency request.

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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
02/23/2022
Crossed Over
02/10/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to allowing emergency medical technicians to provide medical evaluation, testing, and vaccines outside of an emergency in response to a public health agency request; amending RCW 18.73.030, 18.73.081, and 18.71.205; and adding a new section to chapter 18.71 RCW.

AI Summary

This bill allows emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to provide medical evaluation, testing, and vaccines outside of emergency situations in response to a request from a public health agency. The bill amends existing laws to authorize EMTs to provide "collaborative medical care" under agreements with local, regional, or state public health agencies to control and prevent the spread of communicable diseases. It also establishes a process for provisional certification of EMTs from out-of-state or with national certifications to work in Washington. The bill aims to expand the capabilities of EMTs to support public health efforts beyond just emergency response.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Effective date 6/9/2022. (on 03/24/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1893&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1893-S%20HBR%20FBR%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1893-S.SL.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1893-S%20HBR%20PL%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1893-S.PL.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1893-S%20AMS%20VAND%20TRAN%20040.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1893-S%20SBR%20APS%2022.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1893-S%20HBR%20SA%2022.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1893-S%20SBR%20HLTC%20OC%2022.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1893-S%20SBR%20HLTC%20TA%2022.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1893-S%20SBA%20HLTC%2022.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1893-S%20HBR%20APH%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1893-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1893%20HBR%20HCW%2022.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2022 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1893%20HBA%20HCW%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1893.pdf
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