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House passes bill to preserve access to preventative services and immunizations after floor amendment
Summary
The House passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 22 42, with an adopted amendment clarifying it does not create vaccine mandates; the floor debate included objections that the Department of Health could shop for experts to justify coverage decisions. Final vote: 57–39.
The Washington State House passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 22 42, a measure framed by sponsors as preserving access to low-cost or no-cost preventative services and immunizations. The Health Care & Wellness Committee recommended a substituted bill; the House adopted Amendment 15 22 to clarify intent that the measure does not create vaccine mandates or add…
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