The proposed legislation, known as "Tyler's Law," aims to regulate the sale and transfer of sodium nitrite due to its association with severe health risks, particularly in suicide attempts. The bill establishes a new chapter in Title 69 RCW, outlining definitions, restrictions on sales, labeling requirements, and penalties for violations. It emphasizes the need for means restriction as a suicide prevention strategy, highlighting the alarming increase in sodium nitrite-related fatalities and the importance of limiting access to this lethal substance, especially among vulnerable populations.

Under the new regulations, covered entities are prohibited from selling sodium nitrite products to anyone other than verified commercial businesses and must include specific warning labels on these products. The bill mandates that these labels contain clear warnings about the dangers of ingestion and the need for immediate medical attention. Additionally, it imposes civil penalties for violations, allowing for enforcement by the attorney general or aggrieved individuals. The act is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of public health and safety, taking effect immediately upon passage.