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SB 5481 - 2023-24
Concerning the uniform telemedicine act.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the uniform law commission's uniform telehealth act.
Sponsors: Cleveland, Pedersen
By Request: Uniform Law Commission
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:43 PM
Current Version:
Engrossed Substitute - ESSB 5481
Current Status:
C 212 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:43 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Engrossed Substitute - ESSB 5481
Current Status:
C 212 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 19
First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (View Original Bill)
Feb 2
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 17
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 10
Senate Rules "X" file.

2024 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
On motion, referred to Rules.
Jan 17
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 24
1st substitute bill substituted (HLTC 23). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 5
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Feb 16
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 21
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 29
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 1
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 5
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)
Mar 7
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 7
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 8
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 19
Governor signed.
Chapter 212, 2024 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/6/2024.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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