WA SB5899

Creates an animal chiropractic license endorsement for Washington-licensed chiropractors who complete a minimum 210-hour approved educational program or hold current animal chiropractic certification

Endorsement is valid for 3 years and requires 30 hours of continuing education in animal chiropractic every 3 years for renewal

Limits scope of practice to correcting subluxation of spine and extremities; practitioners may review existing imaging but cannot order new imaging for animal patients

Requires practitioners to encourage clients to seek veterinary care for non-chiropractic health issues and maintain contact information for nearby veterinarians or emergency animal clinics

Provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for animal chiropractors who report suspected animal cruelty in good faith to proper authorities