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WA HB1720
Bill
Status
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joe Schmick
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AI Summary
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Expands medication assistance by nonpractitioners in community-based care settings (adult family homes, assisted living facilities, developmental disability residential programs) to include preparation and assistance with controlled substances when directed by a practitioner
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Broadens allowable injectable medication assistance from only prefilled insulin syringes to setting up diabetic devices for self-administration and handing any injectable medications to individuals for self-administration
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Maintains prohibition on nonpractitioner assistance with intravenous medications
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Amends RCW 69.41.010 definitions related to legend drug regulations and medication assistance
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Effective July 27, 2025; passed unanimously (House 97-0, Senate 49-0)
Legislative Description
Expanding the types of medication assistance that may be provided to residents of community-based care settings.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/7/2025