Laws and Regulations

 

Washington State Legislation

The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is the list of laws in effect. The Washington State Legislature writes the laws that are in the RCW. An RCW give state agencies the authority to administer rules. The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) is the list of rules that state agencies administer. A Sunrise Review is an evaluation of a proposal to change the laws regulating health professionals in Washington.

The Access Washington webpages have information about Washington State laws and rules, as well as how a bill becomes a law. The RCW and WAC that relate to genetic services and screening for hearing loss include:

Genetics laws and rules RCW WAC
Genetics laws and rules Down Syndrome Resources for Parents RCW   WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Birthing Centers RCW RCW 18.46 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Midwives RCW RCW 18.50 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Osteopaths RCW RCW 18.57 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Osteopathic Physician Assistants RCW RCW 18.57A WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Physicians RCW RCW 18.71 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Physican Assistants RCW RCW 18.71A WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Nurses RCW RCW 18.79 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Genetic Counselors RCW RCW 18.290 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules The Department of Health RCW RCW 43.70.738 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Hospitals RCW RCW 70.41.500 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Prenatal Testing: Use and Availability RCW RCW 70.54.220 WAC WAC 246-680
Genetics laws and rules Prenatal Testing: Coverage RCW RCW 48.42.090 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Prenatal Diagnosis: Benefits RCW RCW 48.44.344 WAC WAC 246-680
Genetics laws and rules   RCW RCW 48.46.375 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules   RCW RCW 48.21.244 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Newborn Screening RCW RCW 70.83 WAC WAC 246-650
Genetics laws and rules Newborn Hearing Screening RCW No laws or rules. WAC Encouraged by Washington State Board of Health.
Genetics laws and rules Cord Blood Banking RCW RCW 70.54.220 WAC Rules not yet adopted.
Genetics laws and rules Genetic Testing and Employment RCW RCW 49.44.180 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Healthcare Information Access and Disclosure RCW RCW 70.02 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Consanguinity (Prohibited Marriages) RCW RCW 26.04.020 WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Paternity Testing RCW RCW 26.26 (400-450) WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Uniform Parentage RCW RCW 26.26 (710) WAC  
Genetics laws and rules Genetic Counseling Licensure RCW RCW 18.290 WAC WAC 246-825
Genetics laws and rules Guaranteed Issue of Health Insurance RCW RCW 48.43.035 WAC  

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Federal Legislation

The federal laws that relate to genetic services and screening for hearing loss include:

Title

Public Law Number:

Title Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act

Public Law Number:

110-374
Title Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA)

Public Law Number:

110-233
Title Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act

Public Law Number:

110-204
Title Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act

Public Law Number:

109-129
Title

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Public Law Number:

108-446
Title Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Public Law Number:

104-191

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