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WA SB5244

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Riccelli

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Staff at WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) clinics may perform hematological tests using heel-stick, toe-stick, or finger-stick sampling methods without medical assistant certification
  • Amends RCW 18.360.090 to add a new exemption to Washington's medical assistant licensing requirements
  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (Senate 49-0, House 93-0)
  • Effective date: July 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Providing an exemption for women, infants, and children program staff to perform hematological screening tests.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/20/2025
Health Care and Wellness2/27/2025
Rules1/27/2025
Health & Long-term Care1/14/2025

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