This bill aims to prohibit the use of vaccination status in various legal and administrative proceedings related to guardianship, child custody, and adoption in the state of Washington. Specifically, it introduces new sections to chapters 11.130, 26.33, and 26.44 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), stating that courts may not admit vaccination status as evidence or consider it when making decisions regarding guardianship petitions, child custody, visitation, or adoption. Additionally, it amends RCW 26.09.187 to ensure that vaccination status is not a factor in dispute resolution processes or in the allocation of decision-making authority between parents.

The bill also includes a provision that if any part of the act is found to be invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable. It declares an emergency, indicating that the act is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 26.09.187