During the 2020 Legislative Session, state representatives passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1551, Modernizing the control of certain communicable diseases. The bill modernizes the state’s control of communicable disease laws by ending statutory HIV/AIDs exceptionalism, reducing HIV-related stigma, defelonizing HIV exposure, and removing barriers to HIV testing. The new law takes effect June 11, 2020. The Board will undertake rulemaking to consider possible revisions to Chapters 246-100 and 246-101 WAC to assure consistency with the bill’s requirements and protect public health and safety. Read more on the rule web page. If you would like to be involved in the rulemaking process, subscribe to our interested parties list to receive rule updates, notices, and opportunities for comments and input.
