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WA HB2157
WA HB2157Updating 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
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
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)
Paul Harris (R)*,
Nicole Macri (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
Last Action
House Rules "X" file. (on 02/20/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2157&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| House Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2157%20HBR%20HCW%2024.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 2157 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69077 |
| House Bill Analysis 2024 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2157%20HBA%20HCW%2024.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2157.pdf |
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