BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5562: Communicable disease control

Modernizing the control of certain communicable diseases.

Summary

Updates language and changes references in the control and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases chapter from acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to sexually transmitted disease or blood-borne pathogens.
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.
Repeals statutes related to counseling for HIV testing, the Office of AIDS, and requirements that agencies establish rules requiring AIDS training for certain professions and employees.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5562), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5562 (2025–26) Students/apprenticeships · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5562 (2023–24) Clean energy · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5562 (2021–22) ESD employee health care · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5562 (2017–18) School district waivers · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5562 (2015–16) Higher ed budget submissions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5562 (2013–14) Medical care or withdrawal · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5562 (2011–12) Construction crane safety · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5562 (2009–10) Active forestry operations · Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2009