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WA HB1828

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Edwin Obras

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Medical assistant-EMT certification becomes transferable between hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW and source plasma donation centers, in addition to the existing transferability provisions

  • Medical assistant-EMTs gain authority to perform physician substitute duties at plasma source donation centers as authorized under federal regulation 21 C.F.R. Sec. 630.5

  • Amends RCW 18.360.040 and RCW 18.360.050 governing medical assistant certifications and scope of practice in Washington State

  • Addresses staffing needs at plasma donation facilities by expanding the pool of qualified professionals who can serve in supervisory roles previously limited to physicians

Legislative Description

Authorizing certain health professions to act as physician substitutes for plasma source donation centers.

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care and Wellness2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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