The bill establishes a new section in chapter 18.71 RCW that creates a nondisciplinary pathway for individuals to voluntarily relinquish their medical licenses issued by the Washington medical commission. This process is designed to allow licensees to relinquish their licenses without facing disciplinary actions or investigations. The relinquishment is not considered an adverse action, meaning it will not be reported to disciplinary databases or the national practitioner data bank.

Under the new provisions, licensees who choose to relinquish their licenses must do so voluntarily and cannot do so as a substitute for disciplinary measures. Once a license is relinquished, the individual agrees to permanently give up their property right to the license, with no option for reinstatement or renewal in the future. This bill aims to provide a clear and structured process for licensees who wish to exit the profession without the implications of disciplinary actions.