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WA SB5781
Bill
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
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AI Summary
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Washington Department of Health, executive branch agencies, and local health departments would be required to promote FDA-regulated products only in compliance with FDA labeling terms and conditions
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Information about general classes of FDA-regulated products must either be universally true for all products in that class or include disclaimers highlighting exceptions and limitations
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All non-compliant informational materials must be withdrawn from public use within 30 days of the act's effective date
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State agencies, the governor's office, and local health departments must submit annual compliance reports to the state auditor, who would investigate complaints and protect complainants from retaliation
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Violations by executive branch or local health department employees would result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
Legislative Description
Restoring trust in public health by conforming to food and drug administration labeling.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026