The bill amends RCW 9A.42.100 to redefine the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance. It establishes that a person is guilty of this crime if they knowingly or intentionally allow a dependent child or dependent adult to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or have contact with any controlled substance classified in Schedules I, II, III, or IV under Washington state law or federal law. The bill specifies that this does not apply if the substance was obtained through a valid prescription or order from a practitioner acting within their professional capacity. Endangerment with a controlled substance is classified as a class B felony.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for key terms used in this section, including "controlled substance," "practitioner," and "prescription," all of which are aligned with existing definitions in RCW 69.50.101. The previous specific references to methamphetamine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and anhydrous ammonia have been removed from the statute, broadening the scope of substances that can lead to charges of endangerment.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9A.42.100