Concerning rapid whole genome sequencing.

 H-0206.1

HOUSE BILL 1444

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Thai, Corry, Stonier, Bergquist, Macri, Callan, Reeves, Davis, Reed, Parshley, Salahuddin, Hill, and Tharinger

Read first time 01/21/25. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

AN ACT Relating to rapid whole genome sequencing; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that:

(1) 80 percent of rare diseases are genetic in origin;