Washington § 43.70.527 - Immunization recommendations and guidance.

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§ 43.70.527. Immunization recommendations and guidance.

The department may issue immunization recommendations and related guidance. In developing its recommendations, the department must consider the recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices of the United States centers for disease control and prevention and experts and expert organizations that the department in its discretion deems relevant and based on reasonable scientific evidence and judgment. Any recommendations or guidance issued by the department under this section shall be posted on the department's website. Any recommendations or guidance issued by the department under this section are not subject to the rule-making requirements of chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2026 c 13 s 2.]

Notes

Intent—2026 c 13: "(1) It is the intent of the legislature to preserve access to evidence-based preventive health services for people residing in Washington state who choose to use such services.
(2) The legislature does not intend to establish new requirements that any individual receive any immunization, including children under childhood vaccination requirements, or other preventive health service, nor does the legislature intend to modify, limit, or expand existing laws related to informed consent for health care decisions for minors or adults." [ 2026 c 13 s 1.]
Effective date—2026 c 13: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 9, 2026]." [ 2026 c 13 s 8.]

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