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Committee hears support for bill allowing voluntary relinquishment of medical licenses
Summary
The House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee heard staff and expert testimony on Senate Bill 6,258, which would let the Washington Medical Commission adopt rules for non‑disciplinary, permanent relinquishment of medical licenses; supporters said it offers a dignified exit while preserving patient safety.
The House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee on Feb. 24 heard a staff briefing and two expert testimonies in support of Senate Bill 6,258, which would let the Washington Medical Commission conduct rulemaking to permit voluntary relinquishment of licenses for physicians and other licensees.
Saranda Ross, staff to the committee, told lawmakers that the Washington Medical Commission issues licenses for physicians and related professions and that SB 6,258 "authorizes the commission to conduct rulemaking to allow for the voluntary relinquishment of licenses issued by the commission." Ross said relinquishment "is not considered an adverse action and as such is not reportable to any disciplinary database" and that the process would be permanent.
Senator Ron Mazzall, sponsor of the bill in the…
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