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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5005

SB 5005: Immunization exemption

Concerning exemption from immunization.

Summary

  • Requires the form used to exempt a child from school immunizations to include a statement, to be signed by a health care practitioner, that immunization information on the benefits and risks to the child has been provided to the parent or legal guardian.
  • Excuses certain parents or legal guardians from the requirement to have the statement on the exemption form signed by a health care practitioner if the parent or legal guardian demonstrates membership in a church in which the religious beliefs preclude a health care practitioner from providing medical treatment.
  • Provides civil liability protection to health care practitioners who sign a statement that immunization information on the benefits and risks to the child has been provided to the parent or legal guardian.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5005), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2011
  2. Out of committeeJan 20, 2011
  3. Passed SenateFeb 22, 2011
  4. Passed HouseMar 25, 2011
  5. GovernorMay 10, 2011
  6. LawMay 10, 2011
Prime sponsor
Karen Keiser (D-33)
Introduced
January 10, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
May 10, 2011
Session law
Chapter 299, Laws of 2011
Companion bill
HB 1015
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to exemption from immunization;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)

10 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Senator R-15Cheryl Pflug R-5Senator R-2Debbie Regala D-27Mike Carrell R-28Steve Hobbs D-44Sharon Nelson D-34Phil Rockefeller D-23Paull Shin D-21Maralyn Chase D-32

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 22, 2011
Version voted on: ESB 5005
35 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25101
Republican101002
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 25, 2011
Version voted on: ESB 5005
66 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52102
Republican142800
How each member voted

Yea (66)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 21, 2011
Version voted on: ESB 5005
34 Yea 12 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25200
Republican91012
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2011. (ESB 5005)
  2. Chapter 299, 2011 Laws. (ESB 5005)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 5005)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5005)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 5005)
  6. President signed. (ESB 5005)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 34; nays, 12; absent, 1; excused, 2. (ESB 5005)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 5005)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 5005)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5005)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESB 5005)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5005)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5005)
  14. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 5005)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5005)
  16. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 5005)
  17. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESB 5005)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESB 5005)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5005)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5005)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5005)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5005)
  23. HEA - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5005)
  24. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESB 5005)
  25. Prefiled for introduction. (ESB 5005)

SB 5005 in other sessions

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