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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5423

SB 5423: Telemedicine consultations

Concerning telemedicine consultations.

Summary

  • Allows a licensed out-of-state practitioner to consult through telemedicine with a practitioner licensed in Washington State regarding the diagnosis or treatment of a patient within Washington State.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5423), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 2021
  4. Passed HouseMar 24, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 10, 2021
  6. LawMay 10, 2021
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-18)
Introduced
February 4, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
May 10, 2021
Session law
Chapter 247, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5423, SSB 5423

AN ACT Relating to telemedicine consultations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-18)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Annette Cleveland D-49Jeff Holy R-6

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5423
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 24, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5423
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 15, 2021
Version voted on: SSB 5423
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (SSB 5423)
  2. Chapter 247, 2021 Laws. (SSB 5423)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5423)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5423)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5423)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5423)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5423)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5423)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5423)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5423)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5423)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5423)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5423)
  14. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5423)
  15. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5423)
  16. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (SSB 5423)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5423)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5423)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5423)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5423)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5423)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5423)
  26. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

SB 5423 in other sessions

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