Using the search or table below, you can find a complete list of all current rulemaking activity and rules that have been adopted within the past 12 months by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and any health profession board or commission vested with rulemaking authority, including the State Board of Health.
The Title column can be sorted ascending and descending by clicking on the small triangle next to the title heading, or you can use the search bar at the top of the list. To use the search, enter key terms for the rule you are looking to locate. For example, if you enter "drinking water" in the search box, all rules with that exact phrase in their titles will appear at the top of the list. If you aren't finding what you're looking for, try single words—such as just "drinking" or just "water"—to broaden your results.
This page is updated twice each month. View timelines for hearings and providing comments, and links to connect with programs directly for additional information.
- Key Definitions
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WAC: Washington Administrative Code, rules and regulations adopted by state agencies to implement laws passed by the Legislature.
WSR: Washington State Register, official publication of state agency rulemaking activity.
Effective Date: Date the rule was adopted.
Rule Status
- Adopted: Rule was adopted and is enforceable. Also known as a CR-103P filing.
- Considering rulemaking: Identifying and investigating the need for rule development and allowing interested parties the opportunity to participate. Also known as a CR-101 filing, it comes before the CR-102 filing.
- Emergency rule: Also known as a CR-103E filing, the immediate implementation of a temporary rule necessary to protect the public and general welfare.
- Expedited: Also known as a CR-105 filing, a condensed rulemaking timeline for minor rule changes. This allows for a comment period but bypasses a hearing.
- Proposal and comment: Proposal of rule changes and opportunity to provide formal input. Also known as a CR-102 filing.
- Repealed: A previous rule in effect is no longer enforceable.
- Suspended: When an existing section of rule, or an entire chapter of rule, is on hold (not in effect) for a specified period of time and then goes back into effect.
- Withdrawn: Consideration or proposal of a rule was withdrawn and was not adopted into law.