Engrossed version. Adds "in whole or in substantial part" to the definition of hate crime, referring to the perpetrator's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, or disability, etc. when the accused assaults, damages property, or threatens to do so. This will result in the lowering of the threshold for a guilty verdict and subjecting the accused's life history (statements, social media posts, etc.) to scrutiny and potential distortion.

Requires public water systems that intend to discontinue fluoridation notify DOH and receive DOH's info re public health impacts of fluoride, as well as provide this info to its customers 90 days before a vote regarding the discontinuation. Companion to SB5215.

The bill was amended several times. It strips many of the parental rights enacted via I-2081.

Monies collected under this new WA State Health Care Authority program (funds will come in the form of assessments on health insurance companies) may also be used "to pay for administrative and service-related costs to expand [M]edicaid access in schools by maximizing [M]edicaid funding opportunities to support the school-based health services program, school-based health clinics ["SBHCs"], and on-site behavioral health services." We do not support the expansion of SBHCs because they interfere

Establishes a medical reserve corps controlled solely by Secretary of Health (SOH). Corps members can be individuals or any sort of entity, government or private. Licensed practitioner members provide either human health or veterinary services, the latter of which include monitoring and treating animals for “diseases that have spread or demonstrate the potential to spread to humans.” SOH chooses compensation amounts for members. Licensed members are immune from liability for civil damages.

Requires state and local health officials to implement and promote "evidence-based, appropriate measures to control the spread of communicable diseases, including vaccines." Forbids the state and its political subdivisions from enacting statutes, ordinances, rules, or policies that prohibit the implementation and promotion of such measures. Removes local control of this portion of public health policy, ensuring that all officials across the state simply rubber-stamp CDC "recommendations."

Implements a network of public + private orgs to coordinate mental health supports for K-12 students--training, assessments, more programs/policies, partnering with outside agencies/CBOs. While we recognize the need for some students to access mental health care, we are concerned that this bill expands the existing access to K-12 kids via school-based clinics for services provided by outside groups and that may not align with parents' values.

Codifies DOH authority to issue vaccine guidance without rulemaking, based on ACIP or any org it deems “science-based.” Redefines vaccines in WA’s purchase program to bypass ACIP. Emergency clause blocks referendum. Shifts power to the state, reduces transparency and accountability.

We are reluctant to provide additional taxpayer assets to fund more public health initiatives, in part because this could trigger increased mandatory genetic testing at birth or otherwise fortify agencies' ability to interfere with people's medical decisions.

Lowers qualifications of declarant in support of a petition for a court to find that a person must involuntarily undergo a mental eval, including up to 24 hour detainment. Lowers burden of proof required for court order. Discusses orders "to receive" involuntary treatment, removing the inflammatory term "commitment." Increases the severity of consequences for a minor with deteriorating functioning or one who doesn't comply with court-imposed "less restrictive alternative treatments" for behavior

Dismantles many provisions of I-2081. Ends requirement for prior notice to parents when students are offered or receive medical services, including those that the school arranges and may require follow-up care. Rather than immediate notice, allows schools up to 72 hours to give parents notice of removal of their child from campus. Removes rights of parents to review their child's mental health and medical records at school.

Requires managed care orgs to pay for in-school counseling provided by agencies to that schools' Medicaid students. While we see the need for some students to access counseling, we do not support in-school clinics because they can be used to contravene parental consent to treatment and parental choice of provider. This bill will increase the number of school-based health clinics and their influence on children.

A person who is sheltering a runaway or homeless youth is exempt from the requirement of reporting it to law enforcement and the parents in the event the child is seeking or receiving "gender-affirming" or "reproductive" care, including abortion, as defined in SB5489.

This bill may result in minors from other states coming to Washington and obtaining abortion/gender "treatment" without their parents' knowledge or consent.

This bill could be especially harmful in light of Washington's minor consent laws with respect to contraceptives, medical abortions, and vaccines.

Codifies DOH authority to issue vaccine guidance without rulemaking, based on ACIP or any org it deems “science-based.” Redefines vaccines in WA’s purchase program to bypass ACIP. Emergency clause blocks referendum. Shifts power to the state, reduces transparency and accountability.

Redefined "vaccine" to omit that it is "a preparation of killed or attenuated living microorganisms, or fraction thereof, that upon administration stimulates immunity that protects against diseases" and instead simply calls it an "immunization." Now allows WA Vaccine Assn to participate in funding all WA newborns <8 months in "their first RSV season" to be given the brand-new Beyfortis (nirsevimab) a monoclonal antibody (MA)--not a vaccine--injection for RSV, as well as all future pediatric MAs.

Gives Secretary of Health (SOH) authority to issue a prescriptive "standing order" for "tools" to control disease AND to control ANY threat to public health. This includes products to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease. The bill exempts SOH from all civil/criminal damage claims that arise from this law. DOH may acquire and deliver the subject products. Standing orders can compromise informed consent because providers use a presumptive approach with their patients.

Requires state executive branch (not legislative or judicial or private) employers to rehire workers who were dismissed for not taking CV shots. If employer claims a change in circumstance or hardship prevents such rehiring, employer must prove its claim. In the event employer does not follow the statute, requires AG to obtain order from superior court compelling employer.

Limits gubernatorial emergency powers and expands legislature authority following a gubernatorial emergency declaration.

Would remove minor consent laws by requiring parental consent for medical procedures for minors, with criminal penalties and "unprofessional conduct" licensing ramifications for noncompliant medical practitioners. Confirms parents' right to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children. Requires parental consent for biometric and DNA data gathering for minors. Improves access to ed and extracurricular materials. Simplifies opting out.

Would eliminate Covid shot requirements for new or prospective employees of executive branch state agencies. Although this bill is a step in the right direction, its scope is narrow, which is why it's not rated "Strong Support."

The 1st sub is less favorable than the original bill, whose score is recorded here. The leg or 4 leg leaders after 90 d. The orig bill would have limited govr's emergency *orders* (curfews, gathering, and other limits) to 30 d unless extended by the leg through resolution (or, if not in session, by the 4 leg leaders). However, the sub bill allows these orders to continue indefinitely, requiring action by the leg to end them.

Filed at the request of ICWA. State agencies and WA executive branch must comply with FDA labeling rules/limitations when promoting vaccines, masks, and other FDA-regulated products/devices. The bill provides for compliance monitoring, correction of violations, and annual reporting to the state auditor, who shall investigate complaints of violations.

Prohibits state Medicaid from paying for certain sex-denying medical interventions for minors. We support this bill because minors are not capable of providing informed consent to such procedures.

Among other things, this bill allows school districts to choose whether to offer sex ed (current law mandates it). If schools do choose to offer it, they wouldn’t be required to meet the grade-by-grade schedule now in effect.