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WA SB5330

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Manka Dhingra

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires taverns, nightclubs, hotels, and sports entertainment facilities to offer drug testing devices for sale in 21+ service areas, with pricing capped at a reasonable amount based on wholesale cost

  • Drug testing devices must detect at least one controlled substance (such as flunitrazepam, ketamine, or GHB) and include test strips, stickers, straws, or similar detection tools

  • Licensees must post prominent signage indicating test kits are available and ensure all devices are within their expiration date

  • Licensees are protected from liability for defective tests or inaccurate results, and violations of these requirements are not considered violations of liquor licensing laws

  • Effective date: January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Protecting consumers from spiked drinks.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2025
Labor & Commerce1/17/2025

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