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WA HB2030

WA HB2030
Prohibiting the use of involuntary quarantine and isolation.


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the use of involuntary quarantine and isolation; amending RCW 43.20.050, 43.70.130, 43.70.210, 3 70.05.050, 70.05.060, 70.05.120, and 70.28.035; and reenacting and amending RCW 70.28.031.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of involuntary quarantine and isolation by state and local agencies or health officers for the purposes of controlling or preventing contagious or infectious diseases. The bill amends various state laws related to public health, including those governing the powers and duties of the state board of health, the secretary of health, and local health officers and boards. The key changes include prohibiting the adoption of rules authorizing involuntary detention, isolation, or quarantine, and preventing state and local officials from requiring or seeking court orders to involuntarily isolate or quarantine individuals.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (on 01/18/2022)

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