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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
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)
Jim Walsh (R)*,
Rob Chase (R),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Brad Klippert (R),
Robert Sutherland (R),
Jesse Young (R),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (on 01/18/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2030&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2030.pdf |
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