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WA HB1968

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Rule

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance to include knowingly permitting any child (not just dependent children) or dependent adult to be exposed to fentanyl, synthetic opioids, or smoke containing these substances
  • Retains existing provisions criminalizing exposure to methamphetamine or precursor chemicals used in methamphetamine manufacturing
  • Exempts medications administered during health care services or pursuant to a valid prescription from the fentanyl/synthetic opioid provisions
  • Provides criminal liability exemption for Department of Children, Youth, and Families employees, interns, volunteers, and contractors acting within their official roles
  • Classifies endangerment with a controlled substance as a class B felony

Legislative Description

Concerning endangerment with a controlled substance.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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