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Bill > HB1968
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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to preserving medical autonomy in schools and promoting local authority; amending RCW 28A.210.080, 28A.210.090, 3 28A.210.090, 28A.210.100, 28A.210.120, 28A.210.130, 28A.210.140, 4 28A.705.010, and 43.06.220; reenacting and amending RCW 28A.210.070; 5 creating a new section; repealing RCW 28A.210.060; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends laws related to immunization requirements for children attending public and private schools and licensed day care centers in Washington. The key provisions include:
- Allowing parents or guardians to claim religious, philosophical, or personal exemptions from immunization requirements, except for the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.
- Requiring schools and day care centers to provide information to parents about meningococcal and human papillomavirus diseases and related vaccines.
- Prohibiting the state board of health from establishing a list of minimum required immunizations for school and day care attendance.
- Granting the governor authority to waive or suspend certain statutory obligations during a declared state of emergency, except if it conflicts with the immunization laws.
- Declaring an emergency and providing an immediate effective date, except for one section that takes effect on July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Education. (on 01/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1968&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1968.pdf |
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