"NEW SECTION.Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 18.64 RCW to read as follows:
No pharmacist may dispense a 12-month refill of a puberty blocker to an individual under the age of 18 unless the pharmacist has obtained informed consent from the individual indicating that they understand the potential side effects of the drug."
ESHB 1971 - S AMD424
By Senator McCune
WITHDRAWN 04/16/2025
On page 1, line 5 of the title, after "41.05.017;" strike "and adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW" and insert "adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 18.64 RCW"
EFFECT: Requires that before a pharmacist may dispense a 12-month refill of a puberty blocker to an individual under 18 years old, the pharmacist must obtain informed consent from the individual indicating that they understand the potential side effects of the drug.