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WA SB5330
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Manka Dhingra
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Licensees must post prominent signage indicating test kits are available and ensure all devices are within their expiration date
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Licensees are protected from liability for defective tests or inaccurate results, and violations of these requirements are not considered violations of liquor licensing laws
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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