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WA SB5982

WA SB5982
Updating the definition of "vaccine" in RCW 70.290.010 to include all federal food and drug administration-approved immunizations recommended by the centers for disease control and prevention.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
02/01/2024
Passed
03/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to updating the definition of "vaccine" in RCW 2 70.290.010 to include all federal food and drug administration- 3 approved immunizations recommended by the centers for disease control 4 and prevention; amending RCW 70.290.010; and declaring an emergency. 5

AI Summary

This bill updates the definition of "vaccine" in Washington state law to include all federal Food and Drug Administration-approved immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Previously, the definition was more limited to preparations of killed or attenuated living microorganisms. The bill also declares an emergency, indicating it will take effect immediately upon being signed into law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Effective date 3/13/2024. (on 03/13/2024)

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