1481-S4 AMH COOK H5132.1

4SHB 1481 - H AMDS 250 ADOPTED 2-12-96

By Representatives Cooke and Costa

    On page 10, line 14, after "(b)" insert "The caretaker has experienced domestic violence as defined in RCW 26.50 010(1) or sexual assault as defined in RCW 70.125.030(6) that results in the caretaker being incapacitated.  The caretaker shall submit documentation of the incapacity indicating the incapacity will last at least ninety days.  Such documentation shall be obtained by the caretaker from a health care practitioner regulated under Title 18 RCW whose scope of practice includes diagnosis and treatment of the condition purported to cause the incapacity;

    (c)"

    On page 10, at the beginning of line 17, strike "(c)" and insert "(d)"

EFFECT:  Provides an exemption to the requirements to sign a contract and be subject to time limits for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault who are incapacitated.

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