ESSB 5271 — Protecting patients in facilities regulated by the department of health by establishing uniform enforcement tools.

What this bill does

Establishes a uniform enforcement framework for health care facilities regulated by the Department of Health and for pharmacies and other licensees regulated by the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 29, 2024
  61 yea · 35 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · January 24, 2024
  29 yea · 20 nay

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