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WA HB2157

WA HB2157
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
01/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

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 RCW 70.290.010 to include all federal Food and Drug Administration-approved immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The previous definition was limited to a "preparation of killed or attenuated living microorganisms, or fraction thereof, that upon administration stimulates immunity that protects against disease." This change broadens the definition to cover all approved immunizations, regardless of their composition or mechanism of action. The bill also declares an emergency, indicating it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

House Rules "X" file. (on 02/20/2024)

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