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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1551

HB 1551: Communicable disease control

Modernizing the control of certain communicable diseases.

Summary

  • Repeals statutes related to counseling for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, the Office of AIDS, and requirements that agencies establish rules requiring acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) training for certain professions and employees.
  • Updates language and changes references in the control and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases chapter.
  • Allows a minor of 14 years of age or older to give consent to treatment to avoid HIV infection without a parent or guardian's consent.
  • Consolidates and expands rulemaking authority for the State Board of Health relating to control of sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Modifies crimes related to transmission of HIV and repeals prohibitions on an individual who has a sexually transmitted disease, other than HIV, from having sexual intercourse if the partner is unaware of the disease.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 1551), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2019
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 19, 2020
  6. LawMar 19, 2020
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-34)
Introduced
January 24, 2019 in the House
Last action
March 19, 2020
Session law
Chapter 76, Laws of 2020
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5562
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1551, ESHB 1551

AN ACT Relating to modernizing the control of certain communicable diseases;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eileen Cody (D-34)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Jake Fey D-27Sherry Appleton D-23Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1551
57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican04001
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1551
26 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26300
Republican02000
How each member voted
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5 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 1032 by Schmick (page 7, line 34)

February 12, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1551
41 Yea 56 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25500
Republican39101
How each member voted

Nay (56)

Excused (1)

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House · Amendment 1061 by Cody (page 7, line 34)

February 12, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1551
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican40001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Amendment 1227 by Fortunato (page 7, line 31)

March 3, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1551
22 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22700
Republican20000
How each member voted
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Senate · Amendment 1218 by O'Ban (page 8, line 8)

March 3, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1551
22 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32600
Republican19100
How each member voted
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Senate · Amendment 1228 by Fortunato (page 8, line 8)

March 3, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1551
21 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22700
Republican19100
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESHB 1551)
  2. Chapter 76, 2020 Laws. (ESHB 1551)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1551)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1551)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1551)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1551)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1551)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1551)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1551)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1551)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1551)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1551)
  13. HLTC - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1551)
  14. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 1551)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1551)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1551)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1551)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1551)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1551)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1551)
  23. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (ESHB 1551)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1551)
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1551)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  30. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1551)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1551)
  32. Minority; do not pass.
  33. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

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