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WA HB2065
Authorizing health care providers to use their professional judgment and known remedies in treating and preventing COVID-19.
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Introduced
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
In Committee
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to authorizing health care providers to use their professional judgment and known remedies in treating and preventing COVID-19; adding a new section to chapter 18.130 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes healthcare providers, including physicians, osteopathic physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and naturopaths, to prescribe, recommend, administer, or distribute known remedies to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19 and related symptoms or disorders, even if these remedies have not been approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19. The bill protects these healthcare providers from professional disciplinary action based solely on their use of these known remedies, which can include prescription drugs, biological products, minerals, or vitamins such as hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, budesonide, monoclonal antibodies, zinc, vitamin D, and vitamin C. The bill declares an emergency and takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (on 01/20/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2065&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2065.pdf |
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